Leading, cutting-edge Renewables business based in Central London is looking for a qualified and experienced FP&A Professional to join it's talented FP&A Team of 5 reporting to the Group Head of FP&A in a newly created role to support the business as it scales and grows.

The role will be office based 3 days a week (in the City of London)

You will have the opportunity to liaise with stakeholders across several European countries.   You will be able to enhance and maintain reporting, systems and processes as the organisation continues to scale and grow rapidly.   You will be experienced in business partnering and be an enabler to drive commercial decisions. 

 

The FP&A Manager’s key responsibilities will include: 

• Managing the reporting, budgeting & forecasting process for a portfolio of projects/assets under development, construction, and operation.
• Critically reviewing financial information submitted by outsourced service providers and/or local teams, ensuring the accuracy of financials, that internal accounting policies are applied and providing support & training when needed. 
• Preparation of monthly performance analytical reviews, tracking performance against budget, identifying opportunities to optimise performance and/or manage risks. 
• Present financial performance information to management and other external stakeholders as required.
• Assist internal teams in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts at a project level:  
• Funding mechanisms management and equity drawdown preparation, including for projects under bank financing (project finance). 
• Partner with the Tax team and the outsourced service providers to ensure the correct accounting and calculation of taxes to be paid by the projects including VAT submissions, corporation tax, and capital allowances where applicable.
• Management of the balance sheet commitments by platforms and projects. 

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant
• Solid FP&A experience in industry  – budgeting, forecasting & business partnering
• Renewables sector experience would be a massive advantage, otherwise candidates from the following sectors would also be welcome to apply: Infrastructure Assets, Oil & Gas, Power, Utilities, Construction or any business that has Operational Assets
• Experience in setting up reports and dashboards and with using BI tools such as Power BI.
• Experience understanding and updating financial models, including advanced excel skills.
• Experience in analytical financial review and identifying efficiencies/opportunities/risks within the business.
• Exposure to Project finance compliance and reporting for projects
• Experience partnering with other functions to drive commercial decision-making.
• Ability to adapt to fast-changing and growing business environments, able to work under pressure to tight deadlines with multiple priorities.
• Successful track record working both independently and collaboratively across diverse regions and cultures, including within virtual teams.
• Experienced in working with stakeholders and implementing and building processes that will improve the scalability and efficiency of the organisation.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, excellent English both written and verbal. The ability to communicate in other European languages is a plus

A rewarding and supportive culture, realistic career progression opportunities, and a fantastic suite of benefits awaits the successful candidate