We are currently working in partnership with a successful organisation within the energy sector to appoint a Project Financial Controller to support a growing portfolio.
This is a high-profile opportunity to take ownership of financial management across both operational and development-stage assets within an ambitious business.
We are looking for a high calibre, ambitious and fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS or equivalent), ideally with experience in energy or infrastructure projects, particularly within a project finance environment. You will have a strong technical accounting background, excellent financial control capabilities and the ability to manage complex project-based financials.
You will report into senior leadership and work closely with senior stakeholders including the CFO and wider project delivery teams. You will play a key role in the day-to-day financial management of a portfolio projects, including a major operational asset and multiple development opportunities.
Your role will include:
* Responsibility for the delivery of accurate and timely financial information across operational and development projects, including both historic reporting and forward-looking forecasts.
* Managing all external financial reporting requirements including statutory accounts, lender reporting, shareholder reporting and joint venture requirements.
* Preparation and oversight of monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis, cash flow forecasting and performance commentary.
* Full responsibility for project finance activities including debt drawdowns and repayments, covenant testing, liaison with lenders and their advisors, and ongoing compliance with financing agreements.
* Supporting financing and refinancing activities as development projects progress towards investment stage.
This is a very broad role in a high-profile portfolio, get in touch to find out more.
The candidate:
* Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS or equivalent) with demonstrable experience in a similar role within project finance environments.
* Strong technical accounting knowledge including FRS102 and/or IFRS and prior experience of project finance structures, financial modelling and cost control.
* Proven ability to manage complex financial reporting requirements across multiple stakeholders including lenders and investors.
* Strong Excel skills and experience working with financial models; knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. Xero or similar) would be advantageous.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
You will have lots of excellent experience and have confidence to take ownership of a highly demanding portfolio.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Highly attractive annual performance bonus
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Private medical insurance
* Pension
* Life assurance and income protection
This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role within a growing renewable energy business and contribute to the development of a significant onshore wind pipeline. You will gain exposure to both operational assets and development projects within a highly collaborative and ambitious environment.
To find out more, please apply with your CV and contact details, and one of our experienced consultants will be in touch for a confidential discussion.