Offshore Wind
Project Accountant
We are supporting a leading international offshore wind developer in the recruitment of a Project Accountant to join their Hamburg-based team.
This is an opportunity to apply your financial expertise within a high-impact, large-scale renewable energy environment and contribute directly to the delivery of critical clean energy infrastructure.
Overview
The organisation is currently delivering one of the largest offshore wind farms in the German Baltic Sea, which has recently secured its construction and operations permit (a major milestone for this landmark renewable energy project).
With an installed capacity of circa 1 GW, the offshore wind farm will generate approximately 4 TWh of green electricity annually, supplying around one million households. Scheduled for commissioning later this decade, the project will play a significant role in Germany’s energy transition and set new benchmarks for sustainable infrastructure and innovation.
Our client is an established global developer with more than 20 years of offshore wind expertise, covering the full project lifecycle from early-stage development through construction and long-term operations. You will join an international, purpose-driven team of over 300 professionals, where collaboration, ownership, safety, and integrity are central to how projects are delivered.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS
Ensure data integrity, general ledger reconciliation, and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
Financial Analysis & Forecasting
Provide P&L and balance sheet analysis
Deliver variance explanations and support cash flow forecasting and project funding requirements
Project Accounting & Collaboration
Work closely with project management, controlling, procurement, and contract management teams
Ensure accurate cost allocation, milestone payments, invoice approvals, and project cost tracking
Audit & Stakeholder Management
Act as a key contact for auditors, tax consultants, and internal stakeholders
Support audits, compliance activities, documentation, and intercompany clarifications
Team Support & Closing Activities
Provide guidance to junior accounting team members
Assist with month-end and year-end closing, including audit preparation and documentation
Requirements
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or completed commercial training with relevant further qualifications
Certified Accountant Qualification advantageous but not mandatory
Circa 8–10 years of professional experience in finance or accounting, ideally within an international, project-based environment
Strong closing expertise in accordance with HGB and IFRS
Solid foundational tax knowledge
Proven experience in project accounting and financial reporting
Experience within Energy, Renewables, Wind, Construction, or Infrastructure Sectors is Highly Beneficial
Fluency/Native German speaking & Fluency in English is mandatory
