Strategic Funding Analyst

What We Do

Born in 2021 from the desire to make cities less polluted and quieter, Electra is helping to shift usage towards electric mobility by tackling the main barrier: charging.

Electra is constantly innovating to make electric vehicle charging easier , with a network of fast charging stations (20 minutes on average) and a maximally simplified user experience.

Based in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes, Brussels, Madrid, Zurich, Vienna, Munich, Milan and Amsterdam, Electra's teams aim to deploy a network of 15,000 fast charging points by 2030 , proud to contribute to the energy transition in Europe.

In 5 years, we have:

• Deployed +700 stations and over 4,000 fast-charging points

• Secured thousands of stations to establish Electra as a leader in the European market

• Opened several offices in France and Europe

• Raised over 1 billion in equity and debt financing from renowned investors and institutions

• Joined the French Tech Next 40 and won the European Scale-up of the Year 2024 award

• Assembled a team of over +250 talents and this is just the beginning!

Your Mission

We are looking for a Strategic Funding Analyst to strengthen Electra's Strategic Funding team.

Reporting to Cyril Douady, Electra’s Strategic Funding Manager , you will play a key role in both the ongoing management of Electra's asset portfolio and the structuring of new financing transactions. You will sit at the intersection of financial analysis, investor relations, and deal execution, with high visibility across the business.

Your Responsibilities

1. Financing

• Financial analysis & deal support : run financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic funding decisions, including debt structuring, equity sizing, and returns assessment for new projects

• Investment committee & board materials : prepare high-quality presentation materials for investment committees and board meetings in the context of new financing transactions, ensuring clarity, sharpness, and appropriate level of detail for senior stakeholders

2. Asset Management

• Strategic committee materials : build and present clear, structured presentations for strategic reviews with existing co-investors, covering portfolio performance, key developments, and forward-looking priorities

• Investor & lender reporting : prepare regular financial and operational reports for existing debt and equity partners, tracking performance against agreed KPIs and covenants

• Contract management: manage the monthly billing cycle across the portfolio, from data consolidation to invoice issuance, ensuring full alignment with contractual terms and internal financial reporting

Your Profile

Technical skills

• Financial modelling : excellent Excel skills, with proven ability to build, audit, and stress-test financial models ; project finance or LBO modelling experience is strongly valued

• Financial & contractual analysis: able to independently review and analyse financial statements, Facilities Agreements, Shareholders' Agreements, and investment documentation, with a basic grasp of legal mechanics and an eye for compliance requirements

• Presentation skills: ability to structure and communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely for senior audiences

Behavioural skills

• Rigorous and analytical : you approach every problem with a structured and analytical mindset, always taking pride in the quality and consistency of your outputs

• Autonomous and hands-on : you are comfortable taking ownership of your tasks and working independently, while knowing when to ask the right questions and seek guidance

• Well-organised and multi-tasking : you can manage several topics simultaneously, switching context quickly without losing focus

• Collaborative : you work well with cross-functional teams (M&A, Legal, FP&A) and are comfortable interfacing with external partners (banks, investors, advisors)

• Critical thinking : you proactively look for ways to streamline processes and leverage AI to improve efficiency and quality

Experience & background

• Master’s degree graduate in Business, Engineering, Economics or equivalent

• Up to 2 years of relevant professional experience ideally in investment banking, consulting, private equity, or project finance / M&A

• Fluent in both French and English (written and spoken) is required

• Knowledge of the EV or energy infrastructure sector is a plus, but genuine interest in the energy transition is a must

What Electra Offers You

• An immersive role at the core of Electra's finance activity, with immediate exposure to live deals, lender relationships, and strategic financial decisions

• A stimulating environment to grow: as part of a fast-scaling team, you will be encouraged to develop your skills and broaden your scope over time, both in depth and in the range of topics you cover

• A collaborative and mission-driven environment where finance is a core driver of strategy

• Real impact on the energy transition and the future of mobility

• An attractive compensation package with fixed and variable components

• Brand-new offices in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris

• 2 days of remote work per week

• Alan health insurance (50% covered by Electra)

• Meal vouchers via Swile card (10/day, 50% covered by Electra)

• 25 paid vacation days + 12 RTT days

• SYNTEC collective agreement (including vacation bonus and additional leave for special occasions)

• A quarterly company-wide event with the entire Electra team

• Sustainable Mobility Package

• Access to the company benefits platform (CSE) with numerous perks (culture, sports, etc.)

• Access to a platform dedicated to mental health, including up to 4 sessions per year with certified practitioners, covered by Electra

Even if your profile doesn't match 100% of every criterion, we encourage you to apply. At Electra, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable, safe, and free to be themselves.

We are committed to equal opportunities and do not tolerate any discrimination based on religion, cultural background, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. We value potential, motivation, and a learning mindset just as much as experience.

Recruitment Process

1. Talent Acquisition Interview - Raphaël (Senior Talent Acquisition)

2. Hiring Manager interview - Cyril (Strategic Funding Manager)

3. Case study

4. Final fit interview - Clément (CFO)