Senior Accountant/Financial Controller
UK Remote - United Kingdom We are representing a fast-growing energy infrastructure business that delivers innovative power and storage solutions to support the transition toward cleaner, more reliable energy systems. The company operates across the full project lifecycle and is known for its collaborative culture, strong commercial focus, and commitment to high-quality project delivery.
Our client is seeking a motivated Senior Accountant/Financial Controller to join their expanding team and support the financial management of complex, high-value projects within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
Responsibilities:
Management of Project Finances
Ensures the accuracy of cost and pricing calculation
Ensures the accuracy of project finances as well as the accurate recording and reporting of such transactions in the relevant systems
Attends commercial project status meetings and is responsible for updating the forecast and cost monitor accordingly
Prepares commercial documentation for regular project status meetings and ensures the accuracy of the commercial project data (i.e., FC, cash flow)
Undertakes invoicing according to project progress and contractual terms and ensure proper payment allocation
Ensuring timely applications for payment from the customer are made
Ensures compliance with FRG (Financial Reporting Guidelines) and local GAAP requirements
Supports the business in the identification and reporting of non-conformance costs
Risk and Claim Management,
Assesses, responds, monitors, reports, escalates all financial and commercial risks, e.g., calculation, tax, insurances, currency
Supports the business with compliance to standards, rules, and regulations
Ensures compliance with relevant tax regulations, e.g., PATAC, NCM, PE management (tax returns, transfer pricing, delegation concepts)
Ensures the compliance with export control regulations
Ensures the compliance with hedging/currency regulations
Ensures proper handling of bank accounts including petty cash, if applicable
Ensures correct methodology for evaluation of risk and opportunities as defined
Ensures adherence of revenue recognition rules and accountancy practices, guidelines, and any specific regulations
Ensures the adherence to internal controls
For cross border projects: synchronizes contract structure with tax and delegation concept; preparation and signature of mandatory documents
Collaboration:
Actively participate in both internal and where required external project related meetings (e.g., team members, managers, customers)
Builds strong relationships and cooperates closely with other individuals within the project team and within the wider business
Management of Stakeholders:
Ensures efficient communication with all relevant internal Contract Management, Project Management
Ensures proper execution of all tasks with all relevant stakeholders, i.e., SFS (e.g., financing, insurance, guarantees, currency & commodity hedging), CF (e.g., AC, Taxes, Treasury, Audit), Legal and Compliance, HR (incl. Delegation process), Customs, external auditors etc
Interacts with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the execution of all issues regarding project financing
Monitors the performance of partners/subcontractors through the review of the cost monitor
Essential Requirements:
Qualified accountant ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent
Experience of financially controlling external customer projects
Experience of financial controlling and accounting across Europe
Proven experience in Accounting and Controlling, Reporting, Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
Expertise in MS Office
Process oriented person with strong analytical skills
Self-organised individual with the ability to adhere to timelines
Accurate in work preparation and diligent in documentation
Strong communicator with experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable Requirements:
Exposure to risk management is an advantage
