Senior Commercial Asset Manager
Location: Germany
Company: ILOS Projects GmbH
Scope: Full-time – some office presence required.
WHO ARE ILOS?
ILOS is a fast-growing renewable energy company with a strong presence across Europe, backed by AXA IM Alts and committed to accelerating the energy transition. Since 2018, we have developed, built, and operated large-scale solar PV projects across seven core markets.
THE ROLE OVERVIEW
The candidate will be responsible for (day-to-day) commercial & financial management of our international operating asset portfolio. This role will work closely with our senior technical asset manager and commercial asset managers based in various European regions. Our current operational solar portfolio extends across Germany, Ireland, Italy and the UK.
TASKS
* Lead the commercial and administrative management of a multi-country European solar PV portfolio.
* Manage, coach and develop a team of regional Commercial Asset Managers, setting priorities and KPIs, harmonising processes and tools across countries, and ensuring high-quality execution at local level.
* Oversee the full lifecycle and performance of key contracts, ensuring obligations, deliverables and reporting requirements are met and optimised.
* Own the preparation, consolidation and control of annual budgets, long-term financial plans, cash management and periodic variance analysis, defining and driving corrective actions to protect and enhance returns.
* Lead monthly and quarterly reporting to senior management and investors, ensuring robust financial and KPI analysis, and act as key interface with Finance for accounting, tax, treasury, controlling, financial statements and portfolio valuations.
* Ensure strong governance and compliance with statutory, contractual, financing and corporate requirements across all SPVs.
* Build and maintain senior-level relationships with investors, lenders, off takers and key suppliers, acting as primary senior point of contact for operational matters and ensuring transparent, proactive communication.
* Review and approve new asset management commercial offers and service proposals to ensure commercial robustness, competitiveness and alignment with company strategy and investor expectations.
PROFILE
* University degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Economics or a related discipline.
* 5+ years’ experience in energy/infrastructure asset management, including at least 5 years in renewable energy and proven utility-scale solar PV portfolio management.
* Demonstrated experience managing SPVs and portfolios across multiple European countries, with hands-on responsibility for commercial asset performance.
* Solid understanding of project finance structures, financial covenants and lender/investor reporting.
* Strong financial acumen: budgeting, variance analysis, cash flow modelling, P&L management and value-creation mindset.
* Excellent contract management skills, including risk identification, mitigation and optimisation of commercial terms.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
* Proven international team leadership, stakeholder management and clear communication skills, including presentations to senior management and external counterparties.
* Solid understanding of European power markets and renewable energy regulation; advanced Excel and strong MS Office skills (experience with asset management/reporting tools a plus).
* Fluent business German & English; additional European languages an advantage; willingness to travel regularly across Europe
Become part of a committed team shaping the future of clean energy, together.
CONTACT
Do you have questions about your career at ILOS? We’re here for you!
Whether it's about open positions, the application process, or our work environment – our HR team will be happy to support you.
Contact our Talent Acquisition Manager, Toby Barbieri – Barbieri@ilos-energy.com