Financial Controller

Taylor Hopkinson; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial activities for offshore wind projects in Germany. The role involves ensuring financial transparency, compliance, and strategic insight, while collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance, advanced Excel skills, and fluency in both German and English.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Financial Controller or Analyst.
• Experience ideally within the renewable energy sector.

Aufgaben

• Provide financial data to support decision-making.
• Oversee financial reporting and closing processes.
• Monitor project financial performance.

Kenntnisse

Collaborative

Proactive

Confident

Organised

Pragmatic

Communicative

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Economics

Degree in Accountancy

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

VBA

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is a globally recognised independent power producer with a strong track record in developing, owning, and operating renewable energy assets. With a presence across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia, they are committed to driving the global energy transition through innovation, sustainability, and long-term partnerships. Their offshore wind portfolio is a key pillar of their growth strategy, and they are seeking a skilled finance professional to support their operations in Germany.

Position: Financial Controller – Offshore Wind (Germany)

What You’ll Do:

The Financial Controller will support the Finance Director in overseeing all financial and control-related activities for two major offshore wind projects in Germany. This role is critical in ensuring financial transparency, compliance, and strategic insight across the projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide senior management with timely and accurate financial data to support decision-making.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and closing processes.
• Operate and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor project financial performance, comparing actuals to budget and forecasts.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across operational systems.
• Prepare financial reports in line with lender requirements.
• Collaborate with budget owners to review and refine quarterly forecasts.
• Develop monthly cash flow projections and annual budgets.
• Drive improvements in financial systems and processes (e.g., Workday).
• Evaluate and enhance internal control frameworks.
• Support communication and reporting to lenders and stakeholders.
• Contribute to new financing and power purchase agreement (PPA) initiatives.

Who You Are:

• Collaborative: You build strong relationships and encourage cross-functional communication.
• Proactive: You take initiative and work independently to solve problems.
• Confident: You are comfortable leading within your area of expertise.
• Organised: You manage time effectively and maintain a structured approach.
• Pragmatic: You’re hands-on, detail-oriented, and focused on delivering results.
• Communicative: You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Financial Controller or Analyst, ideally within the renewable energy sector.
• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accountancy, or Industrial Engineering.
• Advanced Excel skills; VBA knowledge is a plus.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation expertise.
• Experience reporting to international stakeholders for consolidation purposes.
• Proven ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-starter with a hands-on approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken).

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