Commercial (Associate) Asset Manager

We are Sunvest, we are one of the leading developers of nature friendly agri-solar energy in North-West Europe. We are looking for people who share our values and help us in our ambition to generate green energy for the equivalent of one million households.

What sets us apart? We look beyond the technical aspects. We develop solar parks with an eye for nature, agriculture and local communities. We design our solar parks in such a way that they contribute to the local agricultural community and biodiversity.

You will add value by analysis and improvement of financial performance of the plants, risk assessment and contract management. Since both the company and our portfolio are rapidly growing, the position provides a great opportunity for personal development and growth.

If you are very organised, solution-oriented, proactive, want to be part of an entrepreneurial and dynamic team: this role is for you!

What will you do?

As a Commercial Asset Manager you will be supporting the team in Utrecht and its 20 employees. Your work will be focused on reporting the financial performance to relevant stakeholders, keeping documentation up-to-date, and managing information flows, including the following tasks:

Preparing reports to the shareholders and external parties such as (co-)shareholders and lenders, and coordinating the timely receival of required information
Analysis of financial performance and risks, and suggest actions that improve our business case
Initial point of contact for project stakeholders (such as land owners, contractors, energy offtakers) on financial and commercial topics
Processing of information request from our project stakeholders and government agencies, and coordinating the timely submission of required information
Ensuring the registration and compliance of the project companies to the relevant agencies and reporting mechanisms
Maintaining the project documentation system, and assuring it is complete and of high quality
Contribute to improvement and professionalisation initiatives of the operational organization

You will report to our head of Asset Management and work from our office in Utrecht.

On individual projects you would be an integral part of our team and work closely together with other asset managers (both technical and commercial).

Required education and attributes

The candidate should have at least 2 to 5 years of relevant experience, with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, finance, or economics (or equivalent). In addition, the candidate should demonstrate:

Strong analytical skills, eye for detail and high quality standards
Experienced in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Understanding of financial accounting

(knowledge of standard legal procedures would be a great plus)

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written in Dutch and English

(an additional language such as French or German would be a great plus)

Personal interest in sustainable business
Excellent organisational and time management skills
An ability to take initiatives and take responsibility for allocated tasks
Honesty, reliability and adaptability to juggle a range of different tasks and stakeholders
A willingness and ability to work in cross border teams

An employer who listens to you

As employer, we also want to make a positive difference. For our employees, for you and for a sustainable world. The success of our company depends on the passion and commitment of our employees. Together we ensure a positive, open, ambitious and pragmatic corporate culture in which everyone feels at home and can make optimal use of his or her capacities. Entrepreneurship, personal development and growth are therefore given plenty of room with us, in addition to a salary according to market standards.

This concerns an interim assignment for at least 12 months and 40 hours per week.

Interested?

Our International recruitment specialist Corina den Besten is looking forward to getting to know you.

Thank you for sharing your CV with us through our company website or send an email to recruitment@sunvest.eu.

Interested?

Please send a short cover letter and your CV to recruitment@sunvest.eu. For more information about this position, you can contact Corina den Besten at +31 (0)6 40 49 89 94 or via the email address mentioned above.

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