OverviewAn ambitious renewable energy platform with operations in the UK and Italy is seeking a hands-on CFO to guide the business through its next stage of growth. With a strong project pipeline and institutional funding already in place, the company is now moving from development into construction and commercialisation.

Privately owned and currently led by a small, collaborative and seasoned team with a strong track record of scaling and exiting clean energy ventures, the business has already secured institutional capital and structured a number of innovative financing deals. The focus is now firmly on delivery – with major investor interest and a clear route to becoming a strategic energy supplier to Europe.

The incoming CFO will succeed the founding member CFO, a highly respected incumbent – managing a complex multi-country SPV structure with minimal internal resource. With the current CFO stepping back, the business is ready to bring in its next commercial lead, with a clear intention for this hire to evolve into the CEO role within 12 months. This is a rare opportunity to engage in the DNA of a business and shape its growth.

Key responsibilities

Lead all aspects of financial strategy, capital structuring, and both project-level and (potentially) corporate-level fundraising

Manage relationships with investors, lenders, and strategic capital partners across the UK, Europe and beyond

Manage corporate transactions relating to financing, acquisitions and disposals

Oversee financial operations – including cash flow, group structuring, tax (with external advisors), governance and financial reporting

Work closely with the private owners, shaping long-term strategy and market expansion opportunities

Build and scale a lean but high-performing specialist function – using internal resource and trusted external advisors

Step into a broader business role, adding operational leadership as the business moves through the construction and commercialisation phase, with a view to succession

What we’re looking for

A strategic but hands-on CFO used to working in small, high growth, investor backed environments

Experience in infrastructure, energy, or other capital-intensive sectors

Proven ability to raise equity and debt, ideally with exposure to cross-border or European project finance

Commercial leadership in high-growth, founder-led or investor-backed environments, where priorities can change quickly

Confidence to operate under private owner governance, challenge constructively, and earn trust

Strong grasp of group structuring, investor reporting, and financial control across multiple jurisdictions

ACA (or equivalent) preferred

Why this?

A flat, agile platform with a clear path to scale – and assets ready to build

Deep in-market access via a highly respected Country Manager and established local team

Exposure to strategic growth, capital markets, and energy transition from a base that’s already proven

Hybrid flexibility from London

This is a rare CFO opportunity with genuine headroom to step into the CEO role

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