Head of Finance / Finance Director

Our client is a rapidly growing energy infrastructure platform focused on accelerating the energy transition through the deployment of integrated charging and battery storage solutions. Backed by significant investment and ambitious growth plans, the business is developing and operating large-scale energy infrastructure assets across Europe.
As part of its next phase of growth, the company is seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance / Finance Director to join the leadership team and help shape the financial strategy of a high-growth infrastructure business.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO and senior leadership team, the successful candidate will lead all aspects of the finance function, supporting strategic growth initiatives, fundraising activities, project financing, financial planning, and investor engagement.
Key responsibilities include:

Developing and executing the company's financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
Leading project finance and capital raising activities for infrastructure assets.
Supporting corporate structuring initiatives, including holding companies and special purpose vehicles.
Establishing scalable financial processes, controls, reporting systems, and governance frameworks.
Managing investor communications and board reporting.
Supporting commercial decision-making through financial modelling and business case analysis.
Working cross-functionally to optimise revenue streams and maximise asset performance.

Candidate Profile
We are interested in speaking with finance leaders who combine strong analytical capability with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset.
Key requirements include:

Proven experience within project finance, infrastructure finance, corporate finance, investment banking, or a related field.
Demonstrated success structuring and executing financing transactions for capital-intensive projects.
Strong financial modelling and commercial analysis skills.
Experience working with lenders, investors, financial institutions, and senior stakeholders.
Knowledge of the energy, infrastructure, renewables, clean technology, or industrial sectors is highly desirable.
Understanding of German and/or European accounting and reporting requirements.
Fluent German language skills are preferred.
Experience within high-growth, venture-backed, or scaling businesses would be advantageous.

Why This Opportunity?
This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious and well-capitalised business at a pivotal growth stage, playing a critical role in financing and delivering infrastructure essential to the energy transition.
The position offers:

Significant strategic influence and leadership exposure.
Direct engagement with investors, lenders, and senior decision-makers.
The opportunity to help build and scale the finance function.
Long-term career progression potential.
Competitive compensation and long-term incentive opportunities.