Project Financial Controller

Project Financial Controller

£65K-£68K DOE + Bonus 20% + Pension 6%

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.