Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Renewable Energy
Rome, Italy (preferred location)

A privately backed IPP operating in the renewable energy and storage sector is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join its leadership team in Italy.

The business is supported by long-term, ESG-focused institutional capital and is at an exciting stage of growth, with an active pipeline of renewable and storage projects.

The role:

• Lead financial strategy, governance, and reporting

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash management

• Support project finance, funding structures, and investor engagement

• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and shareholders

• Build and lead the finance function as the platform scales

The ideal profile:

• 10+ years of experience in similar roles

• Senior finance leadership experience (CFO / Finance Director level)

• Background in renewables, energy, infrastructure

• Strong exposure to project finance and investment-led environments

• Strategic, hands-on, and comfortable in growth-phase platforms

• Based in Italy or open to relocation (Rome preferred)

If you are a motivated renewable energy professional ready to make an impact in Italy’s energy transition, please apply via the link or contact Georgia Sumnall at gsumnall@leap29.com.

Please note: This is a highly confidential search. Further details shared at interview stage.