Senior Finance Manager

About the Company

Wind Estate is a renewable energy developer headquartered in Denmark, with a strong and growing business presence in the UK. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to net-zero by developing and delivering clean, sustainable, and innovative energy solutions. We are committed to creating long-term value for communities, investors, and the environment.

The growth strategy of the group is underpinned by the ownership of iCON Infrastructure who purchased Wind Estate in 2021. This has given the business a solid financial platform from which to execute the development of projects in the UK and in Denmark.

The role

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Finance Manager to join our team in Edinburgh. You will support the Group Finance function based in Denmark by taking ownership of a team 5 staff to deliver Group Accounting, Financial Control and ensure Financial Reporting is delivered to a very high standard.

You will also act as the Commercial and Project Finance lead on the growing UK projects pipeline supporting the local management team. You will manage all UK day-to-day finance operations, oversee financial reporting, and provide commercial insights that help shape investment decisions and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: You will directly lead, mentor and develop a team of 4 staff who are responsible for Group Finance and Reporting activities.
• Group Finance: You will lead the Financial Reporting, Control and Compliance activities of the business ensuring both accuracy and adherence to UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Project Development: You will develop budgets, forecasts and financial models to support the growth of the UK portfolio of assets and have input into investment business cases.
• Project Finance: You will oversee treasury management, working capital management and report on project performance.
• Business Partnering: You will be the trusted partner to project managers and senior leadership by offering sound commercial advice and influencing strategic decision making.
• Debt Financing & Post-Closing Action Plans: Implement debt financing and ensure compliance of the business with the financing agreement.

This role will evolve over time as the UK project pipeline grows. We are looking for someone who can grow to Director level and offer a potential succession plan for the CFO.

The Person

• Qualified Accountant: We are looking for a professionally qualified accountant holding an ACA, ICAS, ACCA or CIMA professional membership and 10 years’ experience in financial leadership.
• Commercial Knowledge: You will have previous experience in energy, infrastructure or other projects underpinned by a Project Finance model.
• People Leadership: You will have excellent experience of team management, people leadership and mentoring individuals to provide a platform for growth.
• Technical Accounting: You will have a high level of know-how in managing Group Finance & Accounting routines along with excellent knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Personal Competencies: You will have a wind range of personal skills including, but not limited to: data analysis, personal gravitas, the ability to solve problems and horizon scan.

There is a more detailed job description available on application but we are looking for a well-rounded candidate who is hungry for further development.

Please apply with your CV and contact details and our experienced consultant will ring you for an initial private consultation.

Eden Scott is working in partnership with Wind Estate on this appointment, for more information please get in touch with Paul Buchan.