Head of M&A (Europe) - Renewables

Job Ref: 43

Germany
Renewable Energy
Permanent

Head of M&A (Europe) – Renewables – Germany (Hybrid) + competitive compensation + LTI & strong progression opportunities

 

Are you a seasoned M&A professional with a track record of originating & securing renewables assets/platform deals? Do you have the capability to lead and grow a high-performing M&A team? Do you have a strong desire to instrumental in the regional acceleration of a well-established platform? If so, please read on...

 

The Company:

A well-structure & ambitious European IPP, who have strong institutional investment, 500MW+ of assets in operation, 5GW+ of secured wind, solar, and BESS pipeline across Europe, and an 7GW+ operating target for 2030.

They will primarily utilise an acquisition strategy of late stage or operating assets or existing platforms.

 

The Role

European Head of M&A to lead the acquisitions and divestment across all their 5 current countries, plus new market entrance.

 

This will be a highly influential role, reporting directly to the CEO with strong access to the senior executive team and the major investor. Also supporting the senior management to develop a high-performing team and effective systems & processes.

 

This has fantastic scope for progression into executive management functions in the coming years, taking advantage of the organic growth of the company as it expands internationally.

 

Your main responsibilities will be:

  • Define & execute a 3 to 5 year regional/international M&A strategy to secure a multi GW late stage or operational portfolio
  • Take the lead in the origination, due diligence, negotiation, and closing of buy & sell side M&A deals, with a focus on acquisition of Utility-Scale Renewables Assets and/or Platforms
  • Establish & manage relationships with banks, brokers, consultancies, funds, IPPs, and developers etc across Europe
  • Built and lead a high performing team
  • Strong LTI opportunity available

 

The Person

The successful candidate will likely have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Law, or Engineering
  • 3+ years leading M&A transations for Utility-Scale Solar PV, Wind, Battery Storage, Green Gases, or Gas.
  • Experience leading negotiations with banks, funds, Utilities, and IPPs
  • Strong commercial & analytical capabilities
  • Experince leading a team
  • Speak German & English, otehr languages would be attractive

If you are looking for a challenging role with prospects to match, make your application without delay.

 

For more information and a confidential career discussion, please contact:

david.cottam@hunterphilips.com

David Cottam
David Cottam

Principal Recruitment Consultant

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