Strategic Finance Associate

Role Overview

• Support the development and articulation of the company's corporate strategy, long-range plans and market positioning.
• Conduct competitive intelligence, market sizing, and landscape assessments across e-NG, green hydrogen, green gases and adjacent energy transition sectors.
• Build and stress-test business cases for new ventures, markets and/or strategic initiatives.
• Prepare high-quality strategic analyses and materials for the CEO and senior leadership team.
• Develop and maintain financial models for business planning and project planning, assessing business opportunities, project and equity financings and valuations.
• Support end-to-end execution of strategic transactions including project financings, joint ventures, partnerships and M&A.
• Track and manage pipeline of strategic opportunities and monitor developments in the sector.
• Prepare transaction materials including investment memos and management/Board presentations.
• Draft and refine Board materials, investor presentations, and strategic narrative documents/.
• Provide analytical and research support directly to the CEO on key strategic priorities and external engagements.
• Support fundraising processes and maintain relationships with financial and strategic partners.

Requirements

• 2–6 years of relevant professional experience; we value quality of experience over years served.
• Background from one or more of: investment banking (M&A, infrastructure, project finance or energy coverage), management consulting (strategy or corporate finance focus), or a corporate role in strategic / corporate finance, FP&A with strategic scope, or corporate development.
• Prior exposure to the energy, infrastructure or industrials sectors is advantageous; a genuine interest in the energy transition is essential.
• Experience supporting preparing investment materials, or working in a deal or project environment is preferred.
• Exceptional financial modelling skills: you build models from scratch, think structurally, and know how to make them usable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability: comfortable breaking down complex, ambiguous problems into clear frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication: you can distil complex analysis into crisp, compelling narratives for senior audiences.
• High attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a lean, high-trust organisation.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline.
• An MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is a plus but not required.
• Fluency in English is required (working language of the company).
• Dutch, German, French or other European languages are a plus.

Benefits

• A front-row seat at one of the most dynamic and consequential transitions in the global energy system.
• Direct exposure to the CEO, Senior Management and Board from an early stage in your career.
• A high degree of ownership and responsibility: this is not a supporting role in a large team; your contribution will be visible and valued.
• A collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment with a team that takes the work seriously and each other supportively.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus and benefits in line with the Dutch market.
• Flexibility and a modern approach to work, with some ability for hybrid working arrangements.
• The chance to grow with the company as it scales: we promote from within and invest in our people.