Head of Corporate Finance

About the role

As Head of Corporate Finance (m/f/d), you own and shape terralayr's long-term financial strategy. You translate complex BESS market dynamics into a robust, investable business plan and a multi-year corporate financial model that serves as the company's financial backbone. You ensure capital is deployed efficiently, liquidity is secured for growth, and strategic decisions are grounded in rigorous financial analysis across our asset portfolio and platform business.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain a fully integrated 10-year corporate financial model connecting project-level economics and platform assumptions to consolidated P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, funding requirements, and valuation
• Evaluate M&A opportunities across Germany and Europe, including market mapping, relationship development, valuation analysis, and execution support for tactical asset disposals and acquisitions
• Lead the annual budgeting and mid-term planning process, delivering a board-ready 2-year plan aligned with strategic targets and capital allocation priorities
• Define and execute the company's funding strategy, ensuring sufficient liquidity to support the deployment of 1 GW of BESS projects across equity, debt, and structured financing solutions
• Prepare decision-ready materials for leadership, Board, and investors, translating complex financial topics into clear strategic options and trade-offs
• Establish financial frameworks and KPIs that strengthen financial discipline across strategic initiatives and support high-quality decision-making across the business

What you'll need

• 5+ years of experience in Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Strategy, or similar roles with strong capital markets exposure
• Deep understanding of debt and equity instruments, including corporate facilities and project finance structures, with the ability to optimize funding strategy and WACC
• Proven experience leading budgeting cycles, long-term planning, and capital allocation frameworks in a high-growth environment
• Expert-level financial modelling skills, able to build scalable, audit-ready corporate models integrating project finance inputs into consolidated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow views
• Strong stakeholder management, able to influence senior leadership and align multiple perspectives across the organization
• High ownership, structured thinking, and a hands-on execution mindset
• Fluent in English (German is a plus)

What they offer

• Competitive base salary plus ESOP component
• Learning & Development budget of 1,000 EUR per person per year