Mergers & Acquisitions Manager

Location

Germany, Düsseldorf

Mission

The earth needs to get back to zero. At Zelestra, we make your decarbonization a reality! By working hard and working smart. We do all we can to meet our clients’ goals and get results that matter.

Zelestra is a purpose driven global multi-technology company, we provide value across the entire chain to enhance competitiveness and mitigate execution risk in large-scale renewable energy projects with a robust project portfolio and vertical integration to deliver renewable solutions efficiently.

Our beliefs are the cornerstone of our culture and guide our actions every day: We work tirelessly to do things right, we take ownership of everything we do, we push ourselves and our clients further, we get results that matter, we work together to achieve great things.

Mission

In your role as Mergers & Acquisitions Manager, you play a key and fundamental role for Zelestra in Germany. You will work within a small team of dedicated colleagues and set the steps for scale up business.

Responsibilities

• Analyse the German renewables M&A market; own the financial analysis and modelling to translate market intelligence into strategic recommendations and acquisition priorities.

• Develop and continuously refine Zelestra's M&A strategy, including target criteria and acquisition approach 
• Source deals by leveraging an existing network of developers, brokers, and asset owners; build new relationships to generate proprietary pipeline.

• Lead end-to-end transaction processes from NBO through to closing for development-stage solar, wind, and BESS assets — including deal structuring (equity/debt split, earnout mechanics, JV arrangements).

• Own the financial model throughout the transaction lifecycle; stress-test assumptions across acquisition and disposal scenarios.

• Manage due diligence workstreams (technical, legal, permitting, grid, tax) and coordinate external advisors, debt advisors, and financing partners.

• Drive negotiation and execution of transaction documents alongside legal counsel.
• Coordinate with internal teams (development, legal, finance, asset management) throughout transactions.
• Execute asset rotation processes on the sell-side.
• Prepare investment committee memos and deal summaries.
• Report pipeline status, market insights, and deal progress to senior leadership.

Job Requirements

• Experienced professional experience in M&A, transaction advisory, project finance, or corporate development with proven track record of leading transaction end-to-end in energy or infrastructure.

• Hands-on experience with due dilligence and transction document negotiation and prior exposure to development-stage renewables (solar, wind, BESS) prefered.

• Sound understanding of the German renewables landscape — EEG, permitting, and grid connection.
• Familiarity with BNetzA regulation and its impact on valuations and deal structuring.
• Existing network of developers, brokers, and asset owners in the German market.

• Experienced in building, owning, and defending project finance and DCF models independently.
• Strong abilitiy in structuring transactions and assessing risk/return across deal configurations.
• Professional in preparing and presenting investment cases to senior stakeholders.

• Taking full ownership of all workstreams through to completion proactively and self-directed 
• Execution-oriented and resilient in a fast-paced, rapidly scaling environment.
• Equally comfortable in strategic discussions and in the detail of a model or contract.
• Credible communicator with sellers, advisors, and senior internal stakeholders.

• Business Fluent German and English.

What we offer

• Permanent contract.

• Attractive remuneration with a performance-based bonus.

• Training, team events and 30 days holidays. 

• Opportunity to take on responsibilities that have a direct impact on the business and the possibility to gain practical experience in diverse aspects of the company.

• A sense of fulfilment as you embrace new challenges, grow, learn, and evolve.

• Enjoying the best of both worlds: the resources and experience of an international company with 20 years of history and the opportunities of a small but fast-growing team in our German business unit.

• Working towards a common goal with passionate colleagues.

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