Travel: Regular travel between Spain and the UK required Climate17 is supporting an established renewable energy business in the appointment of a Deputy General Manager to work closely with the Managing Director and support the continued development of the business. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious professional at an early stage of their career to gain broad exposure to the commercial, financial, technical and strategic aspects of a growing renewable energy company. Working directly alongside the Managing Director, the successful candidate will initially support a wide range of day-to-day business activities, projects and decisions. Over time, they will take ownership of increasingly important areas of the business. This is not intended to be a highly senior appointment from day one. Our client is looking for someone with strong potential, intellectual curiosity and the ambition to develop into a broader leadership role over the longer term. Key Responsibilities The role will provide exposure across the business, including: - Supporting the Managing Director with day-to-day business management and strategic priorities. - Reviewing management reporting, business performance and key KPIs. - Providing analytical support across technical, commercial and financial matters. - Supporting M&A; transactions, investment opportunities and due diligence processes. - Assisting with commercial discussions and negotiations with clients and external partners. - Analysing individual projects, investment opportunities and potential new business areas. - Preparing specific business studies and supporting strategic projects. - Monitoring and analysing EPC and O&M; activities and project performance. - Coordinating activities involving internal teams, advisers, clients and other external stakeholders. - Supporting decision-making through clear analysis and well-structured recommendations.
- Gradually taking greater ownership of selected projects and areas of the business as experience develops. About You Our client is particularly interested in candidates with approximately 2 to 3 years' professional experience who can combine exposure across at least two of the following areas: Technical: An engineering background would be particularly valuable. Financial: Experience within M&A;, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, investment, Big Four or a similar environment. Legal: Experience supporting M&A;, corporate transactions or other commercial matters, ideally combined with a good understanding of financial concepts. Potential backgrounds could include: - An engineer who has moved into M&A;, Corporate Finance or transaction advisory. - A finance professional with exposure to business operations, infrastructure or project environments. - A lawyer with M&A; or transactional experience and strong financial understanding. - A Big Four or consulting professional with technical and transaction-related exposure. - Experience within renewable energy, energy, construction or infrastructure would be particularly relevant. Exposure to EPC and O&M; businesses would also be beneficial. What We Are Looking For - Beyond specific experience, potential and attitude will be particularly important. - Highly analytical and comfortable working with complex information. - Commercially minded, curious and quick to understand new concepts. - Proactive and willing to take responsibility. - Comfortable moving between technical, financial and operational topics. - Organised and able to manage several priorities simultaneously. - Confident working closely with senior leadership. - Able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. - Ambitious and motivated by the opportunity to learn and develop. - Willing and able to travel regularly between Spain and the UK. To find out more about this opportunity, or to apply confidentially, please contact: Alba Neira Fuentes Head of Europe & LATAM | Climate17 ✉
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📌 Deputy General Manager - Renewable Energy (Valencia)
🏢 Climate17
📍 Valencia