Senior solar photovoltaic consultant / auditor

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Join Us in Pioneering the Future of Renewable Energy !

At kiloWattsol, we are passionate advocates for solar photovoltaics (PV) as the cornerstone of 21st-century energy solutions. Our commitment to this smart, resilient, and zero-carbon energy source drives our mission to evolve the energy landscape.

Founded in 2007 as a spin-off from the LGCB - CNRS laboratory, kiloWattsol boasts a decade of groundbreaking research in solar energy. As Europe's foremost independent technical advisors in PV solar energy and storage, we have left our mark on over 15,000 projects across 52 countries, totaling an impressive 60 GWp. Our expertise extends to advising major financial institutions and international development banks on project financing, firmly establishing kiloWattsol as a trusted leader in the industry.

It serves as an independent expert in the negotiation of large-scale projects, and advises Europe's largest banks and investment funds on project financing, as well as international development banks.

KiloWattsol's purpose is to address the climate and technical risks associated with solar projects worldwide.

Its Technical Due Diligence format is accredited by the European leaders with regard to structured finance.

We are presently looking for a senior consultant/auditor with a passion for renewable energies to join us in this endeavour.

Job description

The Senior Auditor is key to providing top-level strategic consultancy, exploratory market analysis and bespoke innovative solutions for our clients. In-depth technical experience in photovoltaics, the ability to lead autonomous investigations, along with the capability to provide analysis of high added value on disruptive technologies and PV market trends are expected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Due Diligence Management : Lead due diligence efforts for M&A transactions, refinancing initiatives, and project development financing, meticulously evaluating technical, financial, and contractual documents to identify risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• PV Technical Expertise : Provide specialized technical insight to support M&A transactions and technical due diligence, ensuring the integrity and viability of solar assets.
• Bankability Studies : Conduct comprehensive bankability studies to assess the financial viability of projects and technologies, addressing technical concerns and mitigating risks.
• Market Analysis : Analyze market trends, opportunities, and risks, offering strategic guidance and insights on disruptive technologies like agri-voltaics, floating PV, and energy storage.
• Autonomous Investigation : Conduct independent studies and analyses to stay ahead of innovation in the photovoltaic sector.
• Strategic Advisory : Offer top-tier guidance to clients through technical and economic analyses, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Innovative Solutions : Develop cutting-edge solutions to address market challenges and exceed customer expectations.

Requirements:

We are looking for a candidate with the following hard skills:

• Extensive experience in the photovoltaic solar energy sector, with established expertise in market analysis and consultancy.
• Fluency in written and spoken French and English (C1 level).
• Mastery of IT tools, statistical and data analysis skills.
• Strong teamwork and project management skills.

On top of that, we are looking for a candidate with the following soft skills to actively contribute to our position as opinion leader in the PV market:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, fostering strong client relationships.
• Creative and critical thinking
• Effective workload management
• Ability to set up an effective strategic market watch
• Sharing industry insights news with the team and customers in a concise and user-friendly way
• Keep up to date with the state of the art, take an active part in team-building and brainstorming sessions with the aim of developing innovative solutions and contributing to the growth of kilowattsol.

Strong addition:

• Proficiency in a third language

Location: Lyon, France + Full remote work possible

Travel: up to 5% sporadically.

Current driver's license required and capacity to complete necessary travel, including abroad