Financing Director
Descrizione dell'offerta
Overview:
Inuka is working with a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) with 5.3 GW of installed capacity under management, to appoint a Financing Director in Milan. This strategic role will focus on executing the company’s financing strategy across its growing renewable energy portfolio. With a background in project finance - ideally within investment banking or the power sector - you will lead the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex financing transactions across Europe. The position requires up to 50% travel.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the structuring, negotiation, and execution of project financing for the development pipeline
- Manage all aspects of transaction execution, coordinating with legal, financial, and technical advisors
- Support M&A and corporate development teams with project finance input during acquisition analysis
- Drive internal deal teams to secure approvals and provide analytical support
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial markets, including non-recourse debt, hedging, and project equity
- Strengthen relationships with banks and financial institutions active in project finance
- Identify refinancing opportunities across the portfolio to enhance value or mitigate risk
- Collaborate with Treasury to ensure compliance with financial frameworks
- Guide internal teams and partners on debt structuring and its commercial implications
- Ensure compliance with lender standards, government regulations, and ESG policies
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in project finance, preferably within investment banking or a power company
- Proven ability to lead and close financing transactions in the energy sector
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent in English; additional European languages a plus