M&A Manager

Our Client is a leader in the renewable energy sector, specializing in solar and wind energy production, and is looking for a qualified

M&A Manager – Italian Market

to lead and execute its expansion strategy and accelerate its presence in Italy.

The role will report to the Head of M&A (France based) and will be supported, when needed, by the French HQ teams, including financial analysts for financial modeling activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Market Positioning

• In coordination with the global group strategy and the Head of M&A, define and drive the group's external growth strategy for the Italian market (technology mix, transaction type, partnerships etc)
• Conduct ongoing market intelligence: local players, project pipelines, valuation benchmarks, regulatory developments (change of law, GSE, MASE etc)
• Identify and secure suitable acquisition targets in line with the external growth strategy

Sourcing & Deal Execution

• Build and maintain a strong local network: independent developers, infrastructure funds, law firms, advisers
• Qualify M&A opportunities through initial technical, regulatory and financial screening
• Lead preliminary negotiations (LOIs, term sheets) and manage end-to-end acquisition processes in autonomy through to signing, in close coordination where relevant with French HQ teams (legal, finance, technical)

Business Development & Representation

• Represent the group to Italian institutional stakeholders, industry associations (Italia Solare, ANEV) and local authorities
• Build the group's credibility and reputation in Italy as a serious, long-term renewable energy player

Required skills:

Education

• Master's degree in engineering, business, energy law or equivalent

Experience

• 7 + years of relevant experience including ideally 5+ years in the renewable energy sector in Italy
• Proven M&A origination and execution track record: opportunities sourcing, deal structuring, valuation competitive process management, transaction documents negotiation
• Deep knowledge of the Italian renewables market: key players, regulation (GSE incentives, permitting), valuation dynamics

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of renewable energy project finance, CfD mechanisms and PPA structures
• Ability to read and critically assess technical, legal and financial due diligence reports
• Valuation: ability to review complex financial models and assess market valuation dynamics
• Good working knowledge of Italian permitting procedures (VIA, autorizzazione unica, grid connection processes)

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Entrepreneurial mindset: ability to generate deal flow and build market traction independently
• Relationship skills — ability to build and maintain a network of advisers, developers and financiers
• Analytical rigour and ability to prioritise in a high-volume deal environment
• Comfortable operating as a 'one-person beachhead': strong autonomy with regular reporting to French headquarters, and ability to liaise with multiple functions within the group

Job Location: Home office - Milan, Italy