Financial Project Manager

Location

Bilbao, Spain

About Us

Zelestra (formerly Solarpack) is a multinational platform fully focused on multi-technology renewables with a vertically integrated business model focused large-scale renewable projects in rapidly growing markets across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

Headquartered in Spain, Zelestra has more than 1.000 employees worldwide and is backed by EQT, one of three largest funds in the world with $200B in assets.

At Zelestra we aim to be a solid and solvent company, capable of executing quality and valuable projects for the society and the environment.

Therefore, we maintain a firm commitment to contribute directly to the social development of the communities and markets in which we operate, not only through the creation of economic value, but also through the generation of quality employment and through the social projects we promote.

Mission

We are looking for a Financial Project Manager (FPM) to oversee the financial status of renewable energy projects within our Spain & South Europe Business Unit.

The selected candidate will work closely with the Program Director and will be primarily responsible for key financial KPIs analysis, risk identification & monitoring, and cash flow management; reporting directly to the Project Management and Controlling teams.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Global Head of Controlling and Administration, your main responsibilities will be:

• Oversee and manage the financial performance of renewable projects in South Europe.
• Collaborate closely with the Program Director (PD) to ensure financial control over projects, working on optimizing project costs.
• Define, track, and analyze key financial KPIs, including Capex, IRR, Uses & Sources, to support decision-making.
• Identify, assess, and monitor financial risks and opportunities associated with projects.
• Ensure efficient cash flow management and financial planning.
• Control of payments and collections for assigned projects.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for Project Management  and Controlling teams.
• Coordinate with controlling, project management, and operations teams to ensure financial sustainability.
• Monitor the status of necessary insurance.
• Guarantee and warranty control.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Finance.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in financial project control, preferably in renewable energy sector or at least 4 years of experience as controller or external auditor, preferably in a Big 4 firm.
• Proficiency in English, at least C1.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to handle large volumes of data.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, cash flow management, financial reporting, and KPIs is highly valuable.
• SAP/ SAC or Power BI will be a plus.

What we offer

• Career opportunities and professional development in a growing multinational company with a team highly qualified.
• Permanent contract.
• Flexible compensation.
• Full time contract
• Working from home 2 days per week.
• Part-time in August.

Zelestra celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a variety of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, …Our mission is to contribute to a more just and equitable society.

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