Deputy General Manager - Renewable Energy

Travel: Regular travel between Spain and the UK requiredClimate17 is supporting an established renewable energy business in the appointment of a Deputy General Manager to work closely with the Managing Director and support the continued development of the business.This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious professional at an early stage of their career to gain broad exposure to the commercial, financial, technical and strategic aspects of a growing renewable energy company.Working directly alongside the Managing Director, the successful candidate will initially support a wide range of day-to-day business activities, projects and decisions. Over time, they will take ownership of increasingly important areas of the business.This is not intended to be a highly senior appointment from day one. Our client is looking for someone with strong potential, intellectual curiosity and the ambition to develop into a broader leadership role over the longer term.Key ResponsibilitiesThe role will provide exposure across the business, including:Supporting the Managing Director with day-to-day business management and strategic priorities.Reviewing management reporting, business performance and key KPIs.Providing analytical support across technical, commercial and financial matters.Supporting M&A transactions, investment opportunities and due diligence processes.Assisting with commercial discussions and negotiations with clients and external partners.Analysing individual projects, investment opportunities and potential new business areas.Preparing specific business studies and supporting strategic projects.Monitoring and analysing EPC and O&M activities and project performance.Coordinating activities involving internal teams, advisers, clients and other external stakeholders.Supporting decision-making through clear analysis and well-structured recommendations.Gradually taking greater ownership of selected projects and areas of the business as experience develops.About YouOur client is particularly interested in candidates with approximately 2 to 3 years' professional experience who can combine exposure across at least two of the following areas:Technical: An engineering background would be particularly valuable.Financial: Experience within M&A, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, investment, Big Four or a similar environment.Legal: Experience supporting M&A, corporate transactions or other commercial matters, ideally combined with a good understanding of financial concepts.Potential backgrounds could include:An engineer who has moved into M&A, Corporate Finance or transaction advisory.A finance professional with exposure to business operations, infrastructure or project environments.A lawyer with M&A or transactional experience and strong financial understanding.A Big Four or consulting professional with technical and transaction-related exposure.Experience within renewable energy, energy, construction or infrastructure would be particularly relevant. Exposure to EPC and O&M businesses would also be beneficial.What We Are Looking ForBeyond specific experience, potential and attitude will be particularly important.Highly analytical and comfortable working with complex information.Commercially minded, curious and quick to understand new concepts.Proactive and willing to take responsibility.Comfortable moving between technical, financial and operational topics.Organised and able to manage several priorities simultaneously.Confident working closely with senior leadership.Able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.Ambitious and motivated by the opportunity to learn and develop.Willing and able to travel regularly between Spain and the UK.To find out more about this opportunity, or to apply confidentially, please contact:Alba Neira FuentesHead of Europe & LATAM | Climate17✉ alba@climate17.com