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Zelestra is an EQT (https://eqtgroup.com/ ) controlled multinational platform fully focused on multi-technology renewables with a vertically integrated business model focused large-scale renewable projects in rapidly growing markets across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
Since its foundation in 2005, the company has a track-record of 1.8 GW in operation or under construction and a portfolio of 18 GW in development. Additionally, Zelestra provides EPC, O&M, and Asset Management services for third-party projects in various markets. Based in Spain, Zelestra has more than 900 employees worldwide.
We value innovation, teamwork, and commitment to sustainable development, and we are determined to continue leading the way in the clean energy industry. Join us and be part of this exciting and rewarding mission. #TogetherWeShineBrighter
Responsibilities
Reporting to the CEO and functionally to the Corporate CFO, you will be responsible for making strategic decisions to ensure the growth and profitability of the region.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Responsible for building out and leading a new finance team in the US region
Jointly with the BU President, perform analysis of new investment opportunities (organic) and seek approvals from Investment Committee and BoD
Jointly with the BU President and the M&A Senior VP, perform analysis of new investment opportunities (inorganic/M&A) and seek approvals from Investment Committee and BoD
Lead the efforts to fund new projects on a non-recourse basis, both project finance debt and tax equity investment
Devise an internal bookkeeping and admin function within the BU so it can produce monthly closings facilitating the consolidation at Corporate level
Performing a tight and close control activities, both at BU and Project level. This includes G&A, Development, CAPEX and EBITDA budget.
Lead financial analysis needed to make decisions on RFPs, financings and M&A activity
Run an efficient and seamless tax practice, both for compliance and for structuring purposes, including tax equity investment in projects. Taxation, general and cost accounting, and treasury.
Cost control and project profitability calculation.
Preparation of regional dashboard.
Preparation and monitoring of the annual budget, Forecast, and Latest Estimate.
Ad-hoc reports, risk and opportunity detection, deviations, and areas for business improvement.
Supervision and responsibility for the Annual Accounts.
Responsibility for regional external audit.
Establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with financial institutions, auditors, etc.
Insurance area.
Organizing the department towards continuous process improvement to maximize efficiency and optimize necessary resources.
Management, development, and motivation of the team.
Job Requirements
Minimum 10 years of experience in CFO positions.
Ability to attract proven talent to the finance team
Highly knowledgeable on project financing and tax equity investment
Highly knowledgeable of M&A transactions
Very strong controlling skills
Understand financial models well
Very strong presentation skills, both oral and written
Availability to travel
Strategic vision
Leadership and team coordination skills
High level of communication and negotiation
Relational and teamwork skills
JR873
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Renewable Energy Power Generation
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