M&A Manager

Renewable Energy | Solar PV & BESS | Milan (Flexible location)

Leap29 is supporting a high-growth renewable energy company in Milan, backed by a major UK energy group. We are seeking an M&A Manager to support the acquisition, financial evaluation, and investment analysis of utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across Italy.

The role sits within a lean and fast-moving team and offers hands-on exposure to transactions from origination through to investment decision and execution. The company operates a highly flexible working model, with typically one day per week in the Milan office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support M&A and investment activities for renewable energy assets across Italy
• Build, maintain, and review financial models for:
• Utility-scale Solar PV projects
• BESS opportunities
• Greenfield and brownfield assets
• Perform valuation and investment analysis for asset and portfolio acquisitions
• Support transaction execution
• Prepare investment committee materials, internal memos, and presentations
• Support portfolio refinancing and optimisation activities where required
• Work closely with development, business development, and finance teams
• Coordinate with external advisors during transaction processes

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in renewable energy investment, M&A, or project finance
• Strong experience within the Italian renewable energy market
• Proven exposure to Solar PV transactions; BESS experience is highly desirable
• Solid financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis skills
• Experience supporting asset acquisitions and transaction processes
• Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
• CFA qualification or progress towards CFA is a plus
• Fluent Italian and professional working proficiency in English
• Comfortable working in a start up, fast-paced, and hands-on environment

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.