Head of Finance

THE ROLE

Head of Finance to provide strategic leadership, governance, and end‑to‑end oversight across the finance function, including all third‑party and outsourced arrangements. The role ensures accurate, compliant, scalable financial outcomes across multiple entities, geographies, and operating models. As a senior finance leader, act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, providing insight, challenge, and direction to support high‑quality decision‑making, operational resilience, and sustainable growth.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee statutory accounts and Group reporting (Local GAAP/IFRS)
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Manage external audits and auditor relationships
• Supervise NAV reporting (where applicable)

Portfolio & Asset‑Level Oversight

• Monitor portfolio performance (revenues, EBITDA, cash flow)
• Oversee SPV accounting and intercompany reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with financing agreements (covenants, DSCR, distributions)
• Support acquisitions, disposals, and refinancing processes

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts (P&L and cash flow)
• Deliver variance analysis and actionable insights

Treasury & Cash Management

• Oversee liquidity planning and cash flow forecasting
• Manage banking relationships
• Coordinate with debt management teams to ensure compliance
• Supervise payments and capital allocation

Tax & Compliance

• Coordinate tax planning and risk mitigation with external advisors
• Ensure compliance with VAT, WHT, and international tax regulations
• Oversee transfer pricing processes

Internal Controls & Governance

• Implement strong financial controls and processes
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and fund requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and transformation initiatives

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop finance teams (accountants, controllers)
• Manage day‑to‑day operations and workload allocation
• Foster a high‑performance, collaborative culture

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as key contact for investors, lenders, and senior stakeholders
• Support fundraising and due diligence processes
• Prepare board‑level reports and investor presentations

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities
• Strong expertise in accounting systems and Excel
• Experience with consolidation and reporting tools
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen
• Leadership and team management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (ACA/ACCA/CFA preferred)
• 7+ years’ experience in finance roles, ideally within asset management, renewable energy/infrastructure, SPV‑driven environments
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Local GAAP, project finance and structured finance, multi‑entity, multi‑jurisdiction operations

What We Offer

• Busy role in a supportive team with opportunities to learn
• International scope – operation in over 8 countries
• Hybrid working – required presence in central Milan office at least three times a week, otherwise remote
• Health coverage (BUPA Healthcare) for you and qualifying dependents
• Annual discretionary bonus

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, colour, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.