Head of Finance (m/w/d)

Join ib vogt as Head of Finance in Berlin, Germany. Oversee financial operations for the EU Business Unit, focusing on strategic planning, budgeting, and risk management in the renewable energy sector. Enjoy the opportunity to shape financial strategies and lead a high-performing team while driving innovation and continuous improvement. Become the Head of Finance at ib vogt in Berlin, Germany, overseeing all financial operations for the EU Business Unit. This strategic role involves developing financial strategies, leading budgeting and forecasting, and managing financial risks in the renewable energy sector. You will build relationships with stakeholders and lead a high-performing finance team. Enjoy the chance to drive innovation and support the company's growth objectives.

ib vogt Berlin, Germany On-site Full Time UTC+01:00

ib vogt

Company Overview

Name

ib vogt GmbH

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2002

Size

Over 600 employees worldwide (source: ibvogt.com). No public revenue data available for 2023 or later.

What They Do

ib vogt specializes in **Utility-Scale Solar PV** as its core technology and expands its portfolio to include battery energy storage systems (BESS), wind projects, and hybrid solutions. The company offers comprehensive turnkey services across the entire value chain, including development, design and engineering, financing, engineering-procurement-construction (EPC), operation and maintenance (O&M), as well as asset management (source: ibvogt.com). The products and services emphasize manufacturer-independent, customized solar power plants optimized for lifecycle performance, investor returns, plant size, IRR, and system economics. In-house expertise ensures high-quality delivery from inception to commercial operation and beyond, supported by an independent power producer model (IPP) and an asset rotation strategy (source: greentrade.org.tw). Target markets include global electricity sectors needing decarbonization, with a focus on OECD countries, but also a strong presence in Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas.

Projects & Track Record

Notable completed projects include the largest solar project in the United Kingdom, built in just eight weeks in 2014, as well as over 500 MW of projects in the UK by 2010. Other significant projects are the first solar projects in the Philippines, Slovenia, and the Netherlands, as well as the largest project in Egypt with 230 MWp. By 2022, ib vogt had built or was constructing a total of 2.9 GWp of plants (source: ibvenergy.com). Ongoing large projects include a global development pipeline of over 40 GWp, with over 8 GWp solar + storage in the USA and nearly 1 GWp expected to be built in the next two years.

Recent Developments

In the past two years, ib vogt secured $80 million in funding for the joint development and construction of projects in the Philippines and Indonesia, unlocking approximately $300 million in projects with 260 MWp generation and 175 MWh storage (source: cbinsights.com). The company also raised $387.82 million in debt financing in the last round before 2025. In September 2022, ib vogt celebrated its 20th anniversary, highlighting its pipeline and IPP growth (source: ibvogt.com).

Working There

ib vogt offers positions across the entire value chain, including development, business development, finance, EPC, engineering, O&M, asset management, and regional operations. The company culture is described as fast-growing, young, modern, and dynamic, with a strong focus on performance and top-tier supplier relationships (source: ibvogt.com). Hiring occurs in global offices, including the headquarters in Berlin, UK, USA, Singapore, Panama, India, the Philippines, and Egypt.

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Job Description

The Head of Finance EU will oversee all financial operations across the European Business Unit, ensuring robust financial planning, analysis, reporting, and risk management. This strategic leadership role is critical to driving financial performance and supporting the company's growth objectives in the renewable energy sector.

Develop and implement financial strategies to optimize performance and support business growth;
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling for the EU Business Unit;
Implement robust controlling processes to monitor financial performance;
Identify and mitigate financial risks across projects and markets;
Build and maintain relationships with banks, advisors, and external stakeholders;
Work closely with corporate teams and country-level finance teams to align financial objectives;
Establish and lead a high-performing finance team within the EU BU;
Drive innovation and continuous improvement within finance processes and systems.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Finance or related field;
10-15 years experience in finance with at least 5 years in a leadership role;
Experience in the renewable energy industry is essential;
Ability to shape and drive the financial vision of the organization by aligning financial strategies with overall business objectives;
Competence to manage complex projects and drive transformation;
Ability to generate creative solutions for financial challenges and implement best practices to enhance efficiency;
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities paired with excellent communication and intercultural collaboration skills;
Relevant finance or accounting certifications preferred;
Proficiency in English language; any other European language is a plus.

Don't let a few missing boxes hold you back. If you meet around 70% of the requirements and are ready to grow with us, apply today!