Finance Manager (Offshore Wind)

NES Fircroft; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider in Swindon seeks an experienced Finance Manager to support financial operations in offshore wind farm entities. The role requires a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include financial reporting, management accounts preparation, and strategic support for wind projects. This hybrid position offers the chance to contribute to the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding and application of IFRS.
• Ability to present financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts.
• Strategic financial support for wind farm developments.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management accounts

Audit processes

IGFRS understanding

Microsoft Excel

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant

Tools

SAP

CCH accounts preparation software

Job description

Role Overview

NES Fircroft is seeking a qualified and experienced Finance Manager to supportour clientsaccounting operations of several offshore wind farm entities. This contract role offers exposure to a fast-growing sector within renewable energy and the opportunity to work on high-impact projects.

Scope of Work

• Delivery of financial reporting tointernal and external stakeholders
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts
• Development of audit-standard working papers and support during audit processes
• Balance sheet management, including reconciliations and resolution of ledger issues
• Strategic financial support for wind farm developments, acquisitions, divestments, and restructuring initiatives

Required Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience
• Strong understanding and application of IFRS
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to present financial information clearly and concisely

Desirable Skills

• Experience using SAP
• Familiarity with CCH accounts preparation software

Additional Information

This role is hybrid, with the base location in Swindon. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and forward-thinking team contributing to the UK’s renewable energy transition. Sponsorship is not available for this role so a full UK Right to Work is essential.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.