THE ROLEWe're seeking an Accounts Payable &amp; Treasury Specialist to support day-to-day accounts payable and treasury activities across our corporate entities, forming part of a tightly knit finance team spread across multiple international locations.This role suits someone who is comfortable working independently, can manage their own workload, and has solid hands-on experience in AP, with some exposure to treasury.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Review and approve employee expense reports in line with internal policies and local requirements</li><li>Prepare and process payment runs for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness</li><li>Maintain and update supplier details within the Group’s ERP system</li><li>Monitor and manage the AP inbox, responding to internal and external queries</li><li>Support the management and ongoing optimization of the purchase order (PO) system</li><li>Contribute to improving and streamlining AP processes, including supporting gradual insourcing of activities currently performed by third parties</li><li>Support the monitoring and reconciliation of bank accounts, cash positions, and intercompany balances</li><li>Contribute to improving cash visibility and identifying operational efficiencies across Treasury activities</li><li>Support bank account management activities, including account openings/closures and maintenance (including bank mandates and authorized signatory records)</li><li>Prepare and manage banking documentation, including KYC (Know Your Customer) and UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) requirements</li><li>Participate in finance and treasury-related projects (e.g. system enhancements, process improvements, implementation/optimization of finance systems and tools)</li><li>Assist with ad hoc tasks and analysis required by Treasury function</li></ul>SKILLS &amp; COMPETENCIESTo be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:<ul><li>Time management &amp; prioritization skills - things can get a little hectic, so the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (in English and/or other European languages) - you must be able to organize your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling. You will be expected to put together well-written, grammatically correct emails and other communications. When communicating verbally – whether over the phone, on video calls, in person or in meetings – you will need to be articulate, warm and engaging</li><li>Flexibility - being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelt out in your job description</li><li>Intellectual Curiosity – Treasury is a broad and nuanced field, and we are looking for someone who is truly interested in our profession and has the intellectual curiosity to delve deep into topics and bring fresh ideas to the team</li><li>IT Literacy - you need to be comfortable with IT systems and working with data (you should have at least intermediate-level Excel)</li><li>Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills</li><li>Passion for our mission ‘to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy</li><li>Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and ‘bring your alpha’.</li></ul>EXPERIENCE &amp; QUALIFICATIONS <ul><li>Experience: 3–6 years of relevant experience in accounts payable and treasury operations roles.</li><li>Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; professional qualification is a plus</li><li>Global Exposure: Demonstrable experience working with international, distributed teams in a global company is highly advantageous.</li><li>Languages: Fluent, advanced business-level English is required. Fluency in Italian or Spanish is strongly preferred.</li><li>Systems: Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Familiarity with Oracle NetSuite, Yooz, AccessPay, or Expensify is beneficial.</li><li>Eligibility: Must have the legal right to work in Italy.</li></ul> WHAT WE OFFER<ul><li>A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn</li><li>International scope – we operate in over 8 countries</li><li>Hybrid working – we will need you in the central Milan office at least three times a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week</li><li>€10 meal vouchers (Ticket Restaurant)</li><li>Transport discounts</li><li>Annual discretionary bonus.</li><li>CCNL - Contratto Collettivo Nazionale per i dipendenti da aziende del terziario della distribuzione e dei servizi</li></ul>HOW TO APPLYIf you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to <a href="mailto:careers@nextenergygroup.com">careers@nextenergygroup.com</a>. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days.By selecting “Apply” or sending us your CV, you indicate you have read and acknowledged NextEnergy Group’s Candidate Privacy Notice.DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONOur approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.ABOUT US NextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to become a leading market participant in the international solar sector.  Since its inception, it has been active in the development, construction, and ownership of solar assets across multiple jurisdictions.  NextEnergy Group operates via its three business units: NextEnergy Capital (Investment Management), WiseEnergy (Operating Asset Management), and Starlight (Asset Development).NextEnergy Capital manages the Group's investment activities and has invested in over 520 solar plants, exceeding 2GW in capacity across its institutional funds.<ul><li>NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF): Listed on the London Stock Exchange, NESF manages 102 solar and energy storage assets in the UK and Italy, with a total installed capacity of 983MW and a gross asset value of £1,014m.</li><li>NextPower II (NPII): A private fund of 105 solar plants (149MW) focused on Italy, successfully divested in January 2022, delivering net IRRs exceeding its 10-12% target.</li><li>NextPower III ESG (NPIII ESG): A private fund targeting solar infrastructure in OECD countries (e.g., US, Spain, Italy), with $896m raised, exceeding its $750m target.</li><li>NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG): A private fund dedicated to new-build solar plants in the UK, with ~£600m raised.</li><li>NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG): A private OECD solar fund investing in solar and adjacent technologies like battery storage. To date, it has raised $745m, targeting $1.5bn ($2bn ceiling).</li></ul>WiseEnergy® is NextEnergy Group’s operating asset manager.  WiseEnergy is a leading specialist operating asset manager in the solar sector.  Since its founding, WiseEnergy has provided solar asset management, monitoring, technical due diligence and under construction services to over 1,500 utility-scale solar power plants with an installed total capacity in excess of 3.4 GW.  WiseEnergy clients comprise leading banks and equity financiers in the energy and infrastructure sector. Starlight is NextEnergy Group’s development company that is active in the development phase of solar projects.  It has developed over 100 utility-scale projects internationally and continues to progress a large pipeline of c.10GW of both green and brownfield project developments across global geographies.NextSTEP is the venture capital fund of NextEnergy Group, dedicated to investing in innovative startups in the field of environmental sustainability. The fund primarily focuses on investments in Italy and the United Kingdom but also extends its reach to the rest of Europe and the United States, targeting startups in the pre-seed and seed stages. NextSTEP pays particular attention to emerging entities from incubators, startup accelerators, universities, and research centers, supporting projects that address global challenges in crucial areas such as Climate Change, Energy Transition, CO2 Capture and Sequestration, Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainable Fashion, Waste Management, Water and much more.NextEnergy Foundation is a non-profit organisation founded in 2016 by the NextEnergy Group that operates internationally and whose mission is to proactively participate in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions by providing clean energy sources in regions where they are not yet available and thereby contributing to poverty reduction. As the main sponsor of this foundation, the NextEnergy Group donates at least 5% of its consolidated net profits each year. The NextEnergy Foundation has no overhead costs and therefore 100% of the funds raised go to donations for the various projects. Since 2016, in 8 years of operation the foundation has donated more than £1.2 million, supporting over 30 projects in 27 different countries around the world.<div><div><div>Italy Pay Range</div><div>€37.600—€42.500 EUR</div></div></div>

NextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to become a leading market participant in the international solar sector. Since its inception, it has been active in the development, construction and ownership of solar assets across jurisdictions. Today, our global staff numbers over 300, operating in nine countries across Europe, the Americas and India

Accounts Payable & Treasury Specialist

THE ROLEWe're seeking an Accounts Payable &amp; Treasury Specialist to support day-to-day accounts payable and treasury activities across our corporate entities, forming part of a tightly knit finance team spread across multiple international locations.This role suits someone who is comfortable working independently, can manage their own workload, and has solid hands-on experience in AP, with some exposure to treasury.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Review and approve employee expense reports in line with internal policies and local requirements</li><li>Prepare and process payment runs for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness</li><li>Maintain and update supplier details within the Group’s ERP system</li><li>Monitor and manage the AP inbox, responding to internal and external queries</li><li>Support the management and ongoing optimization of the purchase order (PO) system</li><li>Contribute to improving and streamlining AP processes, including supporting gradual insourcing of activities currently performed by third parties</li><li>Support the monitoring and reconciliation of bank accounts, cash positions, and intercompany balances</li><li>Contribute to improving cash visibility and identifying operational efficiencies across Treasury activities</li><li>Support bank account management activities, including account openings/closures and maintenance (including bank mandates and authorized signatory records)</li><li>Prepare and manage banking documentation, including KYC (Know Your Customer) and UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) requirements</li><li>Participate in finance and treasury-related projects (e.g. system enhancements, process improvements, implementation/optimization of finance systems and tools)</li><li>Assist with ad hoc tasks and analysis required by Treasury function</li></ul>SKILLS &amp; COMPETENCIESTo be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:<ul><li>Time management &amp; prioritization skills - things can get a little hectic, so the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (in English and/or other European languages) - you must be able to organize your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling. You will be expected to put together well-written, grammatically correct emails and other communications. When communicating verbally – whether over the phone, on video calls, in person or in meetings – you will need to be articulate, warm and engaging</li><li>Flexibility - being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelt out in your job description</li><li>Intellectual Curiosity – Treasury is a broad and nuanced field, and we are looking for someone who is truly interested in our profession and has the intellectual curiosity to delve deep into topics and bring fresh ideas to the team</li><li>IT Literacy - you need to be comfortable with IT systems and working with data (you should have at least intermediate-level Excel)</li><li>Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills</li><li>Passion for our mission ‘to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy</li><li>Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and ‘bring your alpha’.</li></ul>EXPERIENCE &amp; QUALIFICATIONS <ul><li>Experience: 3–6 years of relevant experience in accounts payable and treasury operations roles.</li><li>Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; professional qualification is a plus</li><li>Global Exposure: Demonstrable experience working with international, distributed teams in a global company is highly advantageous.</li><li>Languages: Fluent, advanced business-level English is required. Fluency in Italian or Spanish is strongly preferred.</li><li>Systems: Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Familiarity with Oracle NetSuite, Yooz, AccessPay, or Expensify is beneficial.</li><li>Eligibility: Must have the legal right to work in Italy.</li></ul> WHAT WE OFFER<ul><li>A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn</li><li>International scope – we operate in over 8 countries</li><li>Hybrid working – we will need you in the central Milan office at least three times a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week</li><li>€10 meal vouchers (Ticket Restaurant)</li><li>Transport discounts</li><li>Annual discretionary bonus.</li><li>CCNL - Contratto Collettivo Nazionale per i dipendenti da aziende del terziario della distribuzione e dei servizi</li></ul>HOW TO APPLYIf you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to <a href="mailto:careers@nextenergygroup.com">careers@nextenergygroup.com</a>. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days.By selecting “Apply” or sending us your CV, you indicate you have read and acknowledged NextEnergy Group’s Candidate Privacy Notice.DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONOur approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.ABOUT US NextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to become a leading market participant in the international solar sector.  Since its inception, it has been active in the development, construction, and ownership of solar assets across multiple jurisdictions.  NextEnergy Group operates via its three business units: NextEnergy Capital (Investment Management), WiseEnergy (Operating Asset Management), and Starlight (Asset Development).NextEnergy Capital manages the Group's investment activities and has invested in over 520 solar plants, exceeding 2GW in capacity across its institutional funds.<ul><li>NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF): Listed on the London Stock Exchange, NESF manages 102 solar and energy storage assets in the UK and Italy, with a total installed capacity of 983MW and a gross asset value of £1,014m.</li><li>NextPower II (NPII): A private fund of 105 solar plants (149MW) focused on Italy, successfully divested in January 2022, delivering net IRRs exceeding its 10-12% target.</li><li>NextPower III ESG (NPIII ESG): A private fund targeting solar infrastructure in OECD countries (e.g., US, Spain, Italy), with $896m raised, exceeding its $750m target.</li><li>NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG): A private fund dedicated to new-build solar plants in the UK, with ~£600m raised.</li><li>NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG): A private OECD solar fund investing in solar and adjacent technologies like battery storage. To date, it has raised $745m, targeting $1.5bn ($2bn ceiling).</li></ul>WiseEnergy® is NextEnergy Group’s operating asset manager.  WiseEnergy is a leading specialist operating asset manager in the solar sector.  Since its founding, WiseEnergy has provided solar asset management, monitoring, technical due diligence and under construction services to over 1,500 utility-scale solar power plants with an installed total capacity in excess of 3.4 GW.  WiseEnergy clients comprise leading banks and equity financiers in the energy and infrastructure sector. Starlight is NextEnergy Group’s development company that is active in the development phase of solar projects.  It has developed over 100 utility-scale projects internationally and continues to progress a large pipeline of c.10GW of both green and brownfield project developments across global geographies.NextSTEP is the venture capital fund of NextEnergy Group, dedicated to investing in innovative startups in the field of environmental sustainability. The fund primarily focuses on investments in Italy and the United Kingdom but also extends its reach to the rest of Europe and the United States, targeting startups in the pre-seed and seed stages. NextSTEP pays particular attention to emerging entities from incubators, startup accelerators, universities, and research centers, supporting projects that address global challenges in crucial areas such as Climate Change, Energy Transition, CO2 Capture and Sequestration, Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainable Fashion, Waste Management, Water and much more.NextEnergy Foundation is a non-profit organisation founded in 2016 by the NextEnergy Group that operates internationally and whose mission is to proactively participate in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions by providing clean energy sources in regions where they are not yet available and thereby contributing to poverty reduction. As the main sponsor of this foundation, the NextEnergy Group donates at least 5% of its consolidated net profits each year. The NextEnergy Foundation has no overhead costs and therefore 100% of the funds raised go to donations for the various projects. Since 2016, in 8 years of operation the foundation has donated more than £1.2 million, supporting over 30 projects in 27 different countries around the world.<div><div><div>Italy Pay Range</div><div>€37.600—€42.500 EUR</div></div></div>

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