Senior Financial Project Manager

Aquila Clean Energy EMEA is a developer of integrated & hybrid clean energy solutions and an independent power producer. We deliver affordable clean energy to European consumers through innovative, technology enabled solutions. Since 2006, we've developed and operated renewable energy projects, bringing over 2.5 GW to commercial operation. We manage an advanced development and construction pipeline consisting of over 13 GW in solar PV, onshore wind and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across 13 European countries.

At Aquila Clean Energy EMEA, we are committed to the energy transition in Southern Europe, developing innovative solar and wind energy projects. If you are passionate about renewable energy and ready to face challenging tasks in an international environment, we want to meet you!

For our office in Madrid, we are looking for a Senior Financial Project Manager.

What will you do day-to-day?

Finance:

• Lead the Financial planning of the projects: oversee treasury forecasting, monitor and update business plans, and analyse deviations. Identify root causes and implement action plans to mitigate financial risks.
• Manage Project Financials throughout the Development, Construction, and closing stages to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Drive the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly reviews, providing insights into financial movements and variances throughout the budgeting cycle.
• Support project oversight from investment to sale or handover, ensuring seamless coordination across Investment, Development, Construction, Procurement, and Asset Management teams.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and modelling to support strategic decision-making and optimize project performance.
• Work closely with financial teams to oversee payment approvals, closings, pipeline management, audits, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Assist in securing project financing, maintaining relationships with banks/lenders, coordinating internal funding and treasury activities, and participating in due diligence and headquarters discussions.
• Support due diligence processes, audits, and the preparation of investor reports to ensure financial transparency and compliance.

Operations and Reporting:

• Prepare the correspondent projects reports from the financial perspective.
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance project progress and streamline procedures.
• Collaborate with the Legal and Investment Management on corporate agreements and negotiations.

What are we looking for?

• Degree in Business Administration or Engineering with Financial acumen.
• 10-15 years of experience in Finance/Financial Planning/Business Development - ideally in a multinational utility and/or the Renewable Energy industry.
• Strong analytical skills and team management experience. Accounting and Project Finance experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office - specially Excel - is required. Programming and automation in Excel or other programming languages is a strong plus.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required; second European language is a plus.
• Structured, proactive, organised, and with great attention to detail.
• Enjoying a dynamic environment, comfortable working autonomous and simultaneously on various tasks.

Your future at Aquila Clean Energy EMEA

At Aquila Clean Energy EMEA, we don't just develop sustainable projects; we focus on creating an environment where talent and innovation merge to achieve great things. We offer an inclusive workplace, professional growth opportunities, and a strong focus on employee well-being.

JOIN US AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE ENERGY TRANSITION!

If you're a leader passionate about renewable energy and want to be part of a company shaping the future, we look forward to receiving your application!