Finance Manager, Flagship Funds

Finance Manager, Flagship Funds

Do you want to join a global leader in renewable energy infrastructure? If so, CIP Terra Technologies is currently looking for a Finance Manager to support the Summanus project.

Team

The Finance Manager will become part of the wider Flagship Fund Europe team under CIP Terra Technologies and, more specifically, the Finance Management team with colleagues across Europe. The position is an integral part of the project team responsible for delivering the Summanus project in Italy under the Flagship Funds managed by CIP. Working closely with the project team will be central to the role. You will have two reporting lines within CIP Terra Technologies: senior project team members such as the Project CEO as well as CCO, as well as the functional lead of the Finance Management team.

Role

The Finance Manager will assume overall responsibility for the financial management of the Summanus project in Italy, including the relevant project company. The selected candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the quality, accuracy and continuous improvement of the project's financial management, while working closely with the project team and key stakeholders across the CIP platform, including the investment team and fund services

Responsibilities will consist of but are not limited to:  

• Managing and overseeing liquidity management, budgeting, reporting, compliance and project finance/corporate development activities for the project,

• Working with CIP Fund Solutions on Accounting, Audit, Controlling, Treasury and Tax matters,

• Overseeing financial planning, periodic financial performance and KPIs, and selected business case input for the project,

• Supporting and ensuring that project audit activities are carried out efficiently and on time,

• Overseeing and maintaining accounting, budget and forecasting, cost controlling and cash forecasting procedures and reporting deliverables for accuracy and completeness,

• Managing and overseeing the use of external service providers for selected accounting and finance services,

• Supporting M&A and project finance processes, including the preparation of due diligence materials, debt analysis and partial or full divestment of the project.

You

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience in financial management and accounting. An English-speaking candidate with knowledge of Italian accounting and tax systems, or a candidate who has previously worked in Italy, would be preferable. You also have substantial experience handling complex financial models and translating their results into sound business decisions

We look for the following in the candidate:  

• Ability to identify problems, formulate solutions, persuade others and produce results,

• Stakeholder management and organizational understanding,

• Effective leadership, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills,

• Strategic vision and analytical skills,

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a demanding environment.

The process

Please apply online as soon as possible as applications will be processed on an ongoing basis. For questions related to the role, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@cipfs.com. We do not include CV's and Cover Letters sent by email.

As we continue to improve our candidate experience, diversity and avoid unconscious bias, please avoid having a photo in your CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality for all applicants.

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations and ownership.

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CIP Terra Technologies’ commitment to diversity and inclusion 

CIP Terra Technologies is committed to securing a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and heard. 

A diverse workforce allows CIP Terra Technologies to achieve results through different approaches and solutions to task execution and problem solving. We want all our employees to have equal opportunities for personal growth and career opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, nationality, and ethnicity. 

About CIP Terra Technologies 

CIP Terra Technologies is a project delivery company working for CIP. CIP Terra Technologies is majority owned by the funds managed by CIP, with the purpose of delivering best-in-class project development and execution services to the growing portfolio of land-based renewable energy assets. 

We engage in the energy transition through specialist project delivery, value creation, and collaboration with trusted third-party suppliers. Our core focus is the development, procurement, construction, and delivery of renewable energy projects, and we provide a variety of services including technical development, engineering, supply chain, construction management, and project execution. 

We provide global support and a local presence in our key markets, and our teams are continuously delivering and refining services tailored to a wide range of technologies – from onshore wind, solar PV and battery energy storage systems, to bioenergy, thermal and transmission infrastructure. For more information, please visit CIP Terra Technologies. 

Optimized CIP Platform 

Earlier this year, we introduced an optimized CIP Platform. With three platform companies providing services to CIP—and while maintaining our current relationship with Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), CIP’s exclusive offshore wind development partner—we have effectively strengthened our organizational and operational capabilities, creating a platform scaled for growth and designing the CIP blueprint for the future.  

We have established CIP Molecule Technologies, a tech-focused project delivery company dedicated to molecule projects; CIP Terra Technologies, a tech-focused project delivery company managing a diverse portfolio of onshore projects; and CIP Fund Solutions, a delivery company with expertise in complex fund management and investment services. For more info on this, please see: Optimized CIP Platform.