Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Renewable Energy
Rome, Italy (preferred location)
A privately backed IPP operating in the renewable energy and storage sector is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join its leadership team in Italy.
The business is supported by long-term, ESG-focused institutional capital and is at an exciting stage of growth, with an active pipeline of renewable and storage projects.
The role
- Lead financial strategy, governance, and reporting
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash management
- Support project finance, funding structures, and investor engagement
- Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and shareholders
- Build and lead the finance function as the platform scales
The ideal profile
- 10+ years of experience in similar roles
- Senior finance leadership experience (CFO / Finance Director level)
- Background in renewables, energy, infrastructure
- Strong exposure to project finance and investment-led environments
- Strategic, hands-on, and comfortable in growth-phase platforms
- Based in Italy or open to relocation (Rome preferred)
If you are a motivated renewable energy professional ready to make an impact in Italy’s energy transition, please apply via the link or contact Georgia Sumnall at gsumnall@leap29.com.
Please note: This is a highly confidential search. Further details shared at interview stage.
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