Financial Controller - Senior

Our client is looking for a Financial Controller - Senior to support the delivery of a major renewable energy project.

Key Responsibilities

• Support country development and construction managers with regional reporting, forecasting, MTP views, budget estimates for new projects, and other ad hoc support.
• Support Joint Venture (JV) contract negotiations by providing controlling input into the contract drafting and aligning with the controlling team lead.
• Manage project-specific budgets and overhead costs using controlling methods, while understanding the portfolio impact of changes.
• Prepare monthly reporting for the specific projects, including preparation of required accruals, reports, and detailed analysis on resource and non-resource costs.
• Develop and implement controlling-related processes and tools, seeking continuous improvement ideas to benefit the team.
• Produce key performance indicators and progress reports for submission into a monthly SteerCo and monthly performance report for review by senior stakeholders.
• Ensure internal controls are adequately applied, including Delegation of Authority for investment spend and controls detailed in project shareholder agreements.
• Review costs with projects regularly to ensure forecasts, risks, and opportunities are captured and communicated to management teams.
• Support external reporting to Joint Venture partners, including cash management for partner drawdowns as per shareholder agreements.
• Support Joint Venture projects in development and construction stages, managing all controlling-relevant tasks and aligning with stakeholders.

About You

• Seniority and strong analytical skills with the ability to deal with complex transactions and commercial issues.
• Experience working in a project environment on finance topics as a controlling representative.
• Experience with Joint Venture setups in different stages, including supporting negotiations and setups.
• Experience with timewriting and recharging issues in large projects.
• Proactive in managing multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Experienced in working with SAP4Hana or other ERP systems and Excel.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and global environment with an entrepreneurial attitude.
• Knowledge of the basic renewables market structures and/or large development/construction projects, with a strong desire to expand knowledge of this market.

If you are interested in this role, please apply.

Please note: you must already have the right to work in the country where this role is based to be considered for it.