Project Finance Manager / Senior Analyst PF (DOE)
Rome, Italy or Karlsruhe, Germany
Full-time/hybrid
WHO ARE ILOS?
ILOS is a fast-growing renewable energy company with a strong presence across Europe, backed by BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts and committed to accelerating the energy transition. Since 2018, we have developed, built, and operated large-scale solar PV & BESS projects across seven core markets with main focus being Germany, Italy, Ireland, UK and Greece.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As Project Finance Manager / Sr. PF Analyst, you will support the financing and financial assessment of ILOS’s renewable energy projects, with a particular focus on solar PV and BESS opportunities across Europe.
You will work closely with internal teams across finance, development, commercial, legal and M&A as well as with external stakeholders supporting the structuring of project financing transactions as well as bond facilities and other related financings.
The role is suited to someone with a minimum of 3-4 years of relevant project finance experience who is looking to develop further within a dynamic renewable energy platform.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international business and gain exposure to project financing, portfolio growth, and investment decision-making in the renewable energy sector.
TASKS
- Support the preparation, development, and maintenance of complex macro based financial models for solar PV and BESS projects.
- Assist with project finance processes, including lender inputs, financing materials, due diligence coordination, and financial close support.
- Prepare financial analyses, sensitivities, and scenario modelling to support investment decisions and project structuring.
- Review key financial assumptions relating to revenue, capex, opex, financing terms, and project returns.
- Support the preparation of internal approval materials, presentations, and investment committee papers.
- Investment/project finance analysis.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders across development, legal, tax, technical, and commercial teams to ensure models and analyses reflect current project assumptions.
- Assist with debt sizing, covenant analysis, and funding structure reviews.
- Support ongoing portfolio and refinancing analysis where required.
- Help manage data requests and interactions with lenders, investors, advisors, and other external stakeholders.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of modelling standards, templates, and financial analysis tools.
- Work closely with the asset management team to monitor portfolio performance and support ongoing value creation initiatives.
- Coordination of lender due diligence processes and creating and managing VDRs and Q&A processes.
- Loan admin/portfolio management, including reporting and monitoring of covenant compliance.
PROFILE
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Min. of 3-4 years of experience in project finance, financial modelling, investment analysis, corporate finance, or a similar field, preferably in the renewables / project finance department of an international bank, a financial adviser or with an IPP / developer.
- Experience in a renewable energy, infrastructure, advisory, banking, or project finance environment.
- Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, with good analytical and numerical capability.
- Advanced proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
- Strong understanding of project finance principles, debt structures, and investment analysis financial analysis metrics such as yield, IRR, and NPV.
- Comfortable working with financial assumptions, sensitivities, and structured analysis.
- Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to handling multiple workstreams.
- Able to work effectively across cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong positive attitude towards work and achieving goals
- Ability to work in tight deadline with minimal supervision
- Proactive, with excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with business leaders, investors, financial institutions, and the investment community.
- Team-orientated, enthusiastic, and committed to contributing to our collective goals.
- Familiarity with coding tools and the ability to leverage AI solutions to streamline workflows and automate processes is an advantage.
- Motivated to develop within a growing renewable energy platform.
- Fluent English with superior writing skills is essential; Italian and/or German would be a plus.
Become part of a committed team shaping the future of clean energy, together.
CONTACT
Do you have questions about your career at ILOS? We’re here for you!
Whether it's about open positions, the application process, or our work environment – our HR team will be happy to support you.
Contact our Talent Acquisition Manager, Toby Barbieri – [email protected]
