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Head of M&A (Europe) - Renewables
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Head of M&A (Europe) – Renewables – UK (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 be instrumental in the regional acceleration of a well-established platform? If so, please read on...
The Company
A well-structured & ambitious European IPP, who have strong institutional investment, 500MW+ of assets in operation, 5GW+ of secured wind, solar, and BESS pipeline across Europe, and a 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 acquisition & divestment across all of their 5 current countries, plus new market entrance. This role could be located in any of the following countries (UK, Germany, Italy, Spain).
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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
- Build and lead a high performing team
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The Person
The successful candidate will likely have:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Law, or Engineering
- 3+ years leading M&A transactions 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
- Experience leading a team
- Speak English, Spanish, German, or Italian would be attractive
If you are looking for a challenging role with prospects to match, make your application without delay.
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