BESS Project Finance Analyst

We are in partnership with a leading BESS developer and Independent Grid Connection Provider. The company covers the full project lifecycle, from design to operation, and is accelerating the energy transition in France.

After securing a significant financing round in 2025 and a partnership to develop over 500MW in Energy Storage projects with an international investor, the company is strengthening its team and recruiting a Project Finance & Modelling Analyst.

Main Responsibilities

• Build, update, and optimize project financial models (including IRR, equity IRR, payback, cash yield, DSCR, PLCR, LLCR, etc.).
• Prepare and maintain business plans and financial scenarios incorporating key assumptions (e.g., PPA, capex, opex, financing, taxation).
• Conduct stress tests and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and structure project financing packages (data room, financial information, modelling).
• Support the Director of Finance during negotiations with banks and investors.
• Contribute to due diligence processes (financial, tax, technical, contractual).
• Produce comparative economic analyses of different investment options.
• Support the preparation of financial presentations for management, the strategic committee, and shareholders.
• Ensure alignment of financial models with project schedules.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Where needed, oversee financial follow-up and reporting for projects already financed, under construction, or in operation.
• Monitor market conditions (interest rates, financing structures, benchmarks).
• Occasionally contribute to corporate/topco financing topics if required.
• Contribute to knowledge-building and continuous improvement of internal financial tools.

Candidate Profile

Required

• Master’s degree in finance, engineering, or business (Grande École or university).
• 2 to 4 years of experience in project finance, financial modelling, or M&A in infrastructure/renewables.
• Excellent mastery of Excel (advanced modelling; VBA/macros a plus).
• Solid understanding of structured or bank financing (senior debt, mezzanine, equity).
• Ability to integrate technical aspects of renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
• Rigorous, analytical, and autonomous.
• Proactive with strong interpersonal skills to interact with banks, partners, and internal teams.
• Fluent in French and English (written and spoken).

Preferred

• Knowledge/experience in stationary battery storage (BESS) and renewable energy.
• Knowledge of grid connection infrastructure (private substations).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.