Project Finance Manager - the Collective
Octopus EnergyLondon, United Kingdom
Full Time
Posted July 29, 2026
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 28, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Energy Management
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Job Description
We are looking for a Project Finance Manager who can help us deliver our mission of enabling our customers to invest into renewable energy projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Scaling the Collective and accelerating our pace of listing renewable investments for the retail investor
- Originate, evaluate and execute new opportunities that are suitable for the retail investor
- Working with the broader team to design financial products across a range of renewable technologies that are appropriate for the retail investor
- Support and mentor team members of all levels, facilitating their development and providing senior oversight. This will include leading financial analysis of renewable projects, preparing valuations, reviewing commercial terms and analysing potential financing structures.
Requirements
- At least six years of relevant Project finance and/or transaction experience in the Renewables / Infrastructure / Energy sector from working at a fund manager, investment bank, project finance lender, renewable energy developer, industrial or in transactions advisory.
- Be a team player with the confidence to exercise judgement appropriately, engaging with colleagues at all levels of seniority.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling using Excel.
- An understanding of financial valuation theories coupled with core accounting and tax skills and an ability to read financial statements confidently.
- Commercial mindset, able to own investment decision making and understand the impact on potential retail investment opportunities.
- An ability to understand risks, reach a balanced appraisal of probability and impact, and build workable risk mitigation strategies.
- Demonstrates high professional standards, sound judgement, and accountability in decision-making.
- Project management and organisational skills.
- Evidence of managing complex workloads in a fast-paced environment.
- A self-starter attitude with tenacity, initiative and a willingness to commit to deliver the required results.
- Ability to communicate with and influence a broad range of individuals, ranging from team members, project developers, landowners, project finance teams, lawyers, technical advisors, policymakers and the Collective’s Investment Committee members.
- Operate in accordance with applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g. FCA) and demonstrate due skill, care and diligence in all investment activities.
- Ability to apply critical thinking and independent judgement when using data and AI-supported insights and tools.
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