Development Financial Analysis Manager, EMEA & LATAM- Madrid

Do you have experience working with financial models? Are you enthusiastic about renewables? You are excited about being a part of a highly effective team whose focus is to secure global market leadership and expand its strategic edge versus its competition? Then this job is for you! 

Vestas CEO > Vestas Development > Development EMEA & LATAM > Commercial and Origination

Vestas Development is a newly established business unit within Vestas that promotes new growth while supporting the existing business in all development aspects. The function's main responsibilities are to lead the origination & development of new wind / hybrid projects across the globe. Within, Vestas Development EMEA & LATAM (Region), the Commercial and Origination department is overall responsible for the origination of profitable new leads, project valuation/financing analysis, deal structuring, and finally the commercialization/sell-down after development completion, always working closely together with the regional development teams.

 Responsibilities

As the manager of Development Financial Analysis you will join a small, fast-paced, commercial team with global reach and broad scope reporting to the head of the Commercial & Origination, with a team of analyst reporting to you. The ideal candidate is a motivated, extroverted all-rounder with high analytical and communication abilities. A high degree of professionalism and autonomy in handling senior internal and external stakeholders is expected. 

•   Responsible for the Development Financial Analysis team, which include overseeing the project and portfolio valuation and the financial analysis during M&A processes. 

•   Responsible for the financial analysis for the internal approvals, including internal alignment with the necessary Vestas subject matter experts for the structuring and approval of the deal.

•   Prepare project financial models for various development, debt and equity financed structures.

•   Draft or review commercial proposals, development budget, and project valuation. 

•   Support the region with structuring new leads and investment opportunities in the Region.

•   Structure, draft and negotiate project development, M&A and joint venture agreements in the EMEA&LATAM region.

•   Assist or oversee the sales processes of wind projects / portfolios in the Region.

•   Create presentations and other materials for key stakeholders including executive management and external financing parties.

•   Work individually as well as collaboratively with various internal subject matter experts to evaluate substantive issues around tax, accounting, financing, structuring, and legal considerations impacting in wind energy transactions.

Qualifications

•   Master level degree with focus on business or quantitative analysis (e.g. Finance, Engineering, etc.) 

•   3 - 5 years of financial modeling/analysis and structured finance. 

•   Experience structure, drafting and negotiating project M&A cross-border transactions is highly valued. 

•   Renewable energy or infrastructure industry experience is highly valued

•   Strong in quantitative analysis with enhanced Excel modeling skills. 

Competencies

•   Motivated and committed with the will to succeed in a demanding environment

•   Highly analytical with a holistic approach and solid problem-solving skills 

•   Strategic person who can adapt to a complex and dynamic business model 

•   Ability to transform complex (financial) analysis into clear conclusions and recommendations

•   Ability to challenge upwards and push an objective view forward

•   Highly persistent and willing to make an effort to deliver a quality solution

•   Highly autonomous, flexible and willingness to adapt 

•   Able to build positive relationship and clearly communicate within a matrix setup of global functions 

•   Fluency in English. Proficiency in more European languages is highly valued.

What We Offer

We offer you a versatile job in a exciting and high paced team in a global environment in the renewable energy sector. We highly value individual initiative, accountability, the desire to take on responsibility and the right level of creativity and quality in all solutions. Vestas is keen on developing both your professional and personal skills, and for the right candidate this position will be a unique platform for further professional and leadership development in a global organization.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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