Project Finance Officer

Parkwind develops, finances, and operates offshore wind farms. Since 2023 Parkwind has been wholly owned by JERA, the Japanese energy group that is one of the world’s largest electricity producers. It is now part of JERA Nex, JERA’s renewable energy subsidiary.

With more than a decade of experience and 1028MW under operational management worldwide, Parkwind is currently expanding internationally. Our team of 160 professionals works from Belgium (Leuven & Ostend), Germany, Ireland, Norway, Greece, Australia, and New Zealand, and is committed to making green energy available and affordable for everyone.

Parkwind as an employer
At Parkwind, we want to create a better world for future generations by making offshore wind energy available to all. We are ambitious and set the bar high for ourselves with enthusiasm, not only today but also tomorrow. This is not a short-term job but requires a long-term commitment and vision for the future.
And we realize that changing the future starts with ourselves. Parkwind's real magic lies in people. We do business with people, for people. And that is why we find it essential to work together in an open and safe environment, where everyone feels welcome and can contribute optimally.

In light of its further international business expansion, Parkwind is looking to enlarge its Corporate & Project Finance team with a Project Finance Officer.

Your role:

His/her task will be focused on managing the existing financings and supporting the financing of new offshore wind parks in and outside Belgium.
Your key responsibility will be financial modelling, structuring and scenario analysis.

• Evaluate different scenarios and opportunities based on yield requirements
• Assist in the project finance process (information memorandum, due diligence, ...)
• Process the input from different departments and external partners to prepare business cases
• Prepare reports, analyses & presentations for the management team, stakeholders and lenders, including management of covenants and waiver requests
• Review of financing, construction & maintenance contracts

Your profile:

• Master's degree in Finance and/or Engineering;
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience in project or corporate finance and/or financial modelling;
  • Extensive experience in financial modelling or model audit;
  • Being comfortable with complex Excel models and the willingness to further develop this;
  • F1F9 certificate is an asset;
• Hands on, responsible and keeping an eye on the bigger picture;
• Structured and a sharp analytical mind;
• Strong interest in renewable energy;
• Good communication and negotiation skills;
• Team-player;
• Fluent in English;

We offer:

• A position in a stimulating professional environment within a sustainable, fast-growing international industry that has a long-term ambition to contribute to global decarbonization
• A challenging function with a lot of variety;
• The ability to develop your personal and professional skills;
• An attractive remuneration based on your skills and achievements combined with an extensive package of extra-legal benefits.
• We believe in the benefit of flexible working hours and location and appreciate that we see one another in person regularly