Head of Finance

The Head of Finance needs to provide strategic leadership, governance, and end‑to‑end oversight across the finance function, including all third‑party and outsourced finance arrangements. The role ensures the organisation delivers accurate, compliant, and scalable financial outcomes across multiple entities, geographies, and operating models.

As a senior finance leader, the role acts as a trusted partner to senior leadership, providing insight, challenge, and direction to support high‑quality decision‑making, operational resilience, and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee statutory accounts and Group reporting (Local GAAP/IFRS)
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Manage external audits and auditor relationships
• Supervise NAV reporting (where applicable)
• Oversee SPV accounting and intercompany reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with financing agreements (covenants, DSCR, distributions)
• Support acquisitions, disposals, and refinancing processes

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts (P&L and cash flow)
• Deliver variance analysis and actionable insights

Treasury & Cash Management

• Oversee liquidity planning and cash flow forecasting
• Manage banking relationships
• Coordinate with debt management teams to ensure compliance
• Supervise payments and capital allocation

Tax & Compliance

• Coordinate tax planning and risk mitigation with external advisors
• Ensure compliance with VAT, WHT, and international tax regulations
• Oversee transfer pricing processes

Internal Controls & Governance

• Implement strong financial controls and processes
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and fund requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and transformation initiatives
• Lead and develop finance teams (accountants, controllers)
• Manage day‑to‑day operations and workload allocation
• Foster a high‑performance, collaborative culture

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as key contact for investors, lenders, and senior stakeholders
• Support fundraising and due diligence processes
• Prepare board‑level reports and investor presentations

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities
• Strong expertise in accounting systems and Excel
• Experience with consolidation and reporting tools
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen
• Leadership and team management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (ACA / ACCA / CFA preferred)
• 7+ years’ experience in finance roles, ideally within:
• Asset management
• Renewable energy / infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of:
  • IFRS and Local GAAP
  • Project finance and structured finance
  • Multi‑entity, multi‑jurisdiction operations

What We Offer

• A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
• International scope – we operate in over 8 countries
• Hybrid working – we will need you in the central Milan office at least three times a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week
• BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents
• Annual discretionary bonus.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self‑expression, talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.

We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, colour, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.