Financial Analyst Intern

THE ROLE

Starlight Energy, the renewable energy development platform of NextEnergy Group, is seeking a highly motivated curricular intern to support different activities across various functions. The internship will provide hands-on exposure to the renewable energy sector, giving the candidate the opportunity to contribute to ongoing projects while developing strong analytical, financial, and professional skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• During the internship, the candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of activities including, but not limited to:

  • Monitoring the progress of projects in the development pipeline
  • Supporting the evaluation of new renewable energy projects
  • Conducting market research and analysis on renewable energy markets, regulatory frameworks, competitors, and industry trends in key geographies
  • Preparing presentations, dashboards, and reports to support decision-making and internal discussions
  • Collaborating with different functions (Business Development, Financial, Technical, Legal) to contribute to the advancement of projects
  • Assisting with day-to-day tasks, gaining exposure to different areas of the business

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong analytical skills
  • Fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken
  • Attention to detail and ability to work with data in a structured way
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset
  • Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn in a dynamic environment
  • Passion for our mission: "to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy"

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 

• Academic background in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field would be positively considered
• Specific skills: experience in database analysis, development of financial models, and cash flow analysis. Prior experience in major Investment Banks, Private Equity firms or Advisory Boutiques, as well as any activity related to renewable energy is considered a plus, but not strictly required
• Personal skills: the ability to work in a team, analytical and problem-solving skills, proactive approach, attention to detail, strong results orientation, and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines. Strong interest in the renewable energy sector
• Right to work in Italy

WHAT WE OFFER

• A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
• International scope – we operate in over 8 countries
• Hybrid working 

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to  If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days. 

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG): A private fund dedicated to new-build solar plants in the UK, with ~£600m raised.
• 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).

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.