The Position
Reporting to the Head of Group Financial Planning & Strategy, you will play a critical role in driving the financial performance of the company through high-quality financial planning, analysis and strategic support.As part of a small, recently established and ambitious team, this high-profile role offers a great opportunity to make a real impact, with regular exposure to senior leadership.You will work closely with a range of global stakeholders, including the Head of Group Finance, Group CFO, leaders of RES’ business units (Development, Construction, Services and Digital Solutions) and the Group Accounting and Treasury teams. Responsibilities
1. Support the delivery of monthly reporting to the Group Executive on the company’s financial performance, including PBT forecast, risks and opportunities, and liquidity; plus quarterly reporting to shareholders on strategically important topics
2. Perform thorough and accurate financial analysis on complex datasets, and derive strategic recommendations to the business
3. Act as a strategic finance partner to one of the business units, building strong relationships and providing insightful financial analysis to support decision-making and drive performance
4. Play a core role in the annual strategy, business plan and budget process, working with the business units to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives
5. Lead discrete strategic finance projects with cross-functional teams, such as evaluation of investment strategy or NPV analysis for cost-saving initiatives, and present findings to senior leaders
6. Drive improvements in P&L and cash forecasting tools
7. Support the establishment of new, optimised FP&A processes following the global ERP implementation
8. Provide guidance and support to junior colleagues
9. Bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset to identify risks and opportunities early and facilitate data-driven decisions
Knowledge
10. Comprehensive understanding of financial statements and their interdependencies
11. Understanding of liquidity and working capital
12. Knowledge of key business drivers in development, construction and/or operations in the renewable energy industry is highly desirable
Skills
13. Strong financial analysis skills, including interrogation of financial statements and financial models
14. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
15. Excellent written and verbal communication skills – able to translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-financial audiences
16. Project management skills
17. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Experience
18. FP&A experience in a complex international business
19. Experience in the renewable energy industry is highly desirable
Qualifications
20. University degree in a numerate or business subject, or equivalent industry experience
21. CFA or other relevant finance qualifications are beneficial but not a requirement