Contract Type: Permanent
Locations: Berlin, Düsseldorf, Milan, Rome, Paris, Lyon, Montpellier
Start Date: ASAP
Position Specifics:
The Urbasolar Group has focused on the large-scale deployment of solar photovoltaics for more than 15 years in France and Europe, believing it is a key solution to meet energy needs sustainably. As a subsidiary of the Swiss energy company Axpo (with 6000 employees worldwide), we produce renewable, carbon-free, and competitive electricity. We design, develop, build, and operate photovoltaic structures.
Job description:
We are seeking an experienced International Asset Manager to join our team. The candidate should have a background in renewable asset management or asset controlling in Germany or Italy, with expertise in the PV or wind assets and knowledge in the power market.
Responsibilities:
Daily Monitoring & Reporting activities:
Handle 70+ SPVs (French and German or Italian assets).
Validate and monitor project companies' operating expenses.
Monitor revenues (subsidized and market) of OPEX of SPVs (business plan vs. budget vs. actual).
Prepare shareholder reports.
Prepare SPVs budget.
Cash Flow:
Develop, monitor, optimize, and manage SPV cash flow plans.
Verify bank financiang ratios.
Maintain relations with banks.
Monitor payment schedules.
Calculate and manage shareholder distributions.
Liaise with financing dept and accounting.
Legal
Ensure governance of PV plant project companies.
Verify tariff conditions and permitting requirements.
Assess and mitigate risks.
Prepare strategic committees and General Meetings in cooperation with the legal department.
Support asset sale activities.
Business Activities:
Prepare and administer energy agreements.
Handle energy management and invoicing platforms.
Invoice electricity sales and follow-up receipts.
Prepare and pre-validate land rent invoices.
Follow economical and related technical plant performance and reconcile with cash and shareholder considerations.
Qualifications:
Comprehensive knowledge of the renewable market in Germany or Italy.
At least 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position.
Fluency in German or Italian, and French
Communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Willingness to occasionally travel to Germany, Italy, and France.
Additional Skills:
Initiative and ability to identify new business opportunities.
Understanding of renewable energy's technical aspects and power markets.
Capacity to work in an international and multicultural environment.
BENEFITS
Home office: 2 days/week after the probation period.
Urbasolar group discretionary bonus.
Joining Urbasolar also means...
An innovative, digital onboarding process (Urbasolar and AXPO Group integration seminar in Switzerland)
Support for your career development with a personalised training policy and opportunities for mobility within the AXPO Group
Join our international teams, made up of more than 500 passionate experts dedicated to building a more sustainable future. Urbasolar looks forward to working with you to shape the world of tomorrow.
Because diversity is a strength, Urbasolar is committed to inclusion and non-discrimination to ensure equal opportunities. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.