Corporate Finance Manager
About VIRTUS
VIRTUS Data Centres is one of Europe’s fastest-growing and most trusted data centre providers. We design, build, own, and operate highly energy-efficient, scalable, and secure facilities that power the digital infrastructure of global businesses.
Following our strategic expansion into continental Europe in 2023, with our first campuses in Berlin, we continue to grow our footprint across key European markets in 2026. Our ambition is to be a leading force in the fourth industrial revolution—delivering innovative, sustainable solutions while staying true to our core values: Care, Helpful, Pride, Reliability, and Dedication.
Job Summary
Provide transaction advisory support for data centre deals (acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and construction & takeout financing)
Lead / contribute to financial, commercial, and technical due diligence on data centre assets
Assess risk and value, helping management make informed investment decisions in the data centre sector
Duties and Responsibilities
Due Diligence
Lead or support due diligence efforts related to finance, tax, property, utilities, capital expenditure, environmental, valuation and others as required
Perform technical due diligence: assess data centre infrastructure (power, cooling, network), site feasibility, and scalability
Conduct commercial due diligence: customer contract analysis, market assessment, competitive positioning
Financial Modelling & Analysis
Build and maintain financial models (DCF, sensitivities, scenario analysis) for data centre assets
Analyse CAPEX and OPEX structures; stress-test key assumptions
Debt Management & Financing Support
Oversee bank debt and financing activities to support data centre growth plans
Ensure timely and successful completion of debt financing for new developments or acquisitions
Liaise with lenders, advisors, and internal finance teams to secure appropriate funding arrangements
Risk Assessment & Reporting
Identify key technical, operational, regulatory, and financial risks across transactions
Prepare high-quality investment memoranda, due diligence reports, risk heatmaps, and presentations for internal stakeholders and investors
Stakeholder & Project Management
Coordinate multi-disciplinary deal team workstreams including (technical, legal, finance, engineering)
Manage due diligence timelines, deliverables, and third-party advisors such as consultant advisors, lawyers and accountants
Serve as a key point of contact for investors, partners, and internal senior leadership
Post-Transaction Support
Assist with integration planning and early-stage execution
Person Specification
Skills & Experience Required:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
Proven experience in transaction services / M&A due diligence; ideally with some exposure to infrastructure or data centre deals
Familiarity with leverage transactions and financing structures
Strong financial modelling skills; experience building / running discounted cash-flow models
Technical understanding of data centre infrastructure (power, cooling, capacity) is a plus
Excellent project management skills: multi-tasking, managing cross-functional teams
Strong analytical mindset, communication skills, and ability to distil insights from complex data
Experience with deal documentation and investor reporting
Desirable:
4-6+ years of experience from a transaction services or banking background (e.g., in a Big 4 or M&A advisory firm)
Experience in technical due diligence (engineering, energy)
Familiarity with data centre market trends, real estate, energy markets
Additional Information
In line with VIRTUS’ Vetting Policy, the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.
VIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.
We reserve the right to close this post for applications should sufficient applications be received.
- Team
- Finance, UK
- Locations
- LONDON CENTRAL
- Remote status
- Hybrid
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