Project Finance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Italy.

📋 Description

• Identify and create optimal financing solutions for Enlight's renewable energy initiatives throughout Europe

• Establish and nurture relationships with banks, institutional investors, and other financing partners

• Lead negotiations for financing and secure advantageous commercial and financial terms

• Oversee project and corporate financing transactions

• Negotiate financing documentation, primarily adhering to LMA standards

• Coordinate due diligence and Conditions Precedent (CPs)

• Assist in the financing closing process

• Develop and track comprehensive financing timelines and Gantt charts in collaboration with project managers

• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams essential for successful financing execution

• Create, maintain, and analyze intricate financial models

• Conduct assessments of financial feasibility and investment analyses

• Support business development activities through financial modeling, transaction evaluation, and economic analysis

• Prepare financial forecasts, management presentations, and analyses to inform strategic and business decisions

• Assist with debt ratings, risk management, and hedging initiatives

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance from an accredited university – required

• Minimum of 7–8 years of practical experience in Project Finance – required

• Prior experience in project finance, debt advisory, transaction services (Big 4 or consulting firm), or a project finance role within a corporate setting – required

• Experience in the renewable energy sector – advantageous

• Advanced proficiency in Excel – required

• VBA skills – advantageous

• Exceptional English communication skills, both written and spoken – required

• Strong capabilities in financial modeling, analytics, and transaction execution

• Ability to lead complex processes, manage multiple stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across teams

• Highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented, with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment