M&A Manager Renewable Energy | Solar PV & BESS | Milan (Flexible location) Leap29 is supporting a high-growth renewable energy company in Milan, backed by a major UK energy group. We are seeking an M&A Manager to support the acquisition, financial evaluation, and investment analysis of utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across Italy. The role sits within a lean and fast-moving team and offers hands‐on exposure to transactions from origination through to investment decision and execution. The company operates a highly flexible working model, with typically one day per week in the Milan office.
Key Responsibilities
* Support M&A and investment activities for renewable energy assets across Italy
* Build, maintain, and review financial models for utility‐scale Solar PV projects, BESS opportunities, and greenfield and brownfield assets
* Perform valuation and investment analysis for asset and portfolio acquisitions
* Support transaction execution
* Prepare investment committee materials, internal memos, and presentations
* Support portfolio refinancing and optimisation activities where required
* Work closely with development, business development, and finance teams
* Coordinate with external advisors during transaction processes
Requirements
* 6+ years of experience in renewable energy investment, M&A, or project finance
* Strong experience within the Italian renewable energy market
* Proven exposure to Solar PV transactions; BESS experience is highly desirable
* Solid financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis skills
* Experience supporting asset acquisitions and transaction processes
* Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
* CFA qualification or progress towards CFA is a plus
* Fluent Italian and professional working proficiency in English
* Comfortable working in a start‐up, fast‐paced, and hands‐on environment
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