M&A Lead Analyst

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In this role, you will not just crunch numbers; you will directly shape investment decisions. You will own the financial architecture of our renewable energy pipeline and run the analytical engine behind high-profile M&A processes, working closely with local project teams and senior stakeholders to enhance project value.

• Financial Modelling & Valuation: Build, optimize, and own complex financial models from early-stage project screening through to Ready-to-Build (RTB) status
• Economic Assessment: Evaluate project economics and risk profiles using probability-weighted DCF and project finance frameworks
• Asset Lifecycle Updates: Continuously update and refine valuations as projects progress through permitting, grid connection, and technical milestones
• Commercial Structuring: Support early-stage structuring and origination of new pipeline opportunities (including feasibility studies, Joint Ventures, and DSAs)
• M&A Execution: Run the analytical backbone of divestment and acquisition processes, managing investor lists, NDAs, Teasers, CIMs, Virtual Data Rooms (VDR), and Q&A coordination
• Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare high-quality Investment Committee presentations and commercial materials for senior management
• Business Partnering: Work directly with country Project Managers on budget allocation, prioritization, and value-creation decisions

• Solid experience in financial modelling and valuation within Project Finance
  , Investment Banking
  , M&A, or Renewable Energy Development
• Experience building and manipulating complex Excel-based valuation models from scratch (a financial modelling exercise will be part of the selection process)
• Deep knowledge of corporate finance, DCF methodology, and financial statements
• Familiarity with the renewable energy sector and the development lifecycle (Greenfield to RTB) is highly advantageous
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required, as you will operate in an international environment
• Commercial Judgment: Ability to evaluate data carefully and convert it into concise, actionable business conclusions
• Accountability: Maintains an organized approach, pays close attention to detail, and ensures work is accurate and reliable
• Agility: Comfortable managing multiple work streams simultaneously across different markets and development stages
• Effective Communicator: Professional and concise when engaging with project managers, external counter parties, and senior executives
• Flexibility: Practical and solution-oriented when responding to uncertainty or evolving project variables:
  Pragmatic and solution-oriented when dealing with uncertainty or shifting project variables
• Motivated: Operates with little supervision and performs well in a lean, collaborative work environment

We offer an exciting job in a high-quality renewable energy environment. You will join a lean, international team with a culture that values results and output over mere presence, maintaining sensible working hours.

As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

Influential Senior Role: You will take charge of work streams, partner with country teams, and see your analysis guide multi‑million‑euro investment decisions.

Career Growth: Vestas is growing exponentially. In this role, you will gain extensive experience in project development, finance, and M&A, while building a clear pathway for professional growth at a major global organization.

Attractive base pay that reflects your experience

Annual Bonus: A company-wide performance and profit‑sharing scheme.

Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Life Insurance policies.

Daily Perks: Ticket Restaurant / Cheque Gourmet scheme.

Global Exposure: Occasional travel to our core European markets and direct collaboration with international teams.

• Quality and accuracy of financial models and valuations
• Megawatts (MW) advanced through the main development milestones, from Screening to Development to RTB.
• Value secured from project divestments relative to internal benchmarks
• Timely, high-quality…