Finance Manager UK

Statkraft; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Statkraft seeks a Finance Manager UK to provide operational and technical finance leadership across the UK business. You will oversee financial reporting, control, treasury and governance, reporting to the Head of Finance UK and partnering with the wider Europe Finance organisation.

You will work on month-end to year-end close, statutory reporting, liquidity management and pension governance, aligning with Statkraft’s values and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting, financial reporting and control expertise with statutory reporting, audit and treasury experience.
• Experience managing liquidity, balance-sheet integrity and financial obligations within a complex organisation.
• Proven people-leadership capability and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills with senior leadership, boards and advisers.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and control across the UK including month-end, quarter-end and year-end close, balance-sheet governance, reconciliations and segment analysis.
• Coordinate external audit and statutory reporting requirements.
• Prepare financial reporting, analysis and presentations for the UK Board of Directors.
• Oversee treasury and liquidity across the UK entities, including bonds and guarantees.
• Governance of the Pension Scheme with trustees and advisers.
• Support business-performance reporting and strategic initiatives led by the Head of Finance UK.
• Collaborate with Europe Finance to strengthen processes and governance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Treasury management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe's largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, and gas-fired power. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations and has around 6,200 employees in 20 countries.

We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match

The Finance Manager UK will provideoperational and technical finance leadershipacross the UK business, with responsibility for financial reporting, control, treasury and governance. Reporting to the Head of Finance UK—who retains overall finance leadership and senior strategic accountability—the role will also support business initiatives, decision-making and continuous improvement.

Job Description

• Lead financial reporting and control, including month-end, quarter-end and year-end close, balance-sheet governance, reconciliations and segment analysis.
• Coordinate external audit and statutory reporting requirements.
• Prepare financial reporting, analysis and presentations for the UK Board of Directors.
• Oversee treasury and liquidity across the UK legal-entity portfolio, including bonds, guarantees and related financial obligations.
• Manage the governance of a subsidiary Pension Scheme, working with trustees, advisers and other stakeholders.
• Support business-performance reporting, financial decision-making and strategic initiatives led by the Head of Finance UK.
• Work across the UK finance team and collaborate across the wider Europe Finance organisation to strengthen processes, consistency and financial governance.

Qualifications

• A recognised professional accounting qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent. These qualifications provide relevant pathways across financial reporting, audit, financial management and business strategy.
• Strong technical accounting, financial reporting and control expertise, together with experience of statutory reporting, audit and treasury.
• Experience managing liquidity, balance-sheet integrity and financial obligations within a complex or multi-entity organisation.
• Proven people-leadership capability and a commitment to developing high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the confidence to work with senior leaders, boards, trustees, advisers and cross-functional colleagues.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to combine operational delivery with support for strategic and process-improvement initiatives.
• Experience in the energy sector or another complex international business would be advantageous.
• A responsible, collaborative and impact-focused approach aligned with Statkraft’s values.

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

• An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company
• A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture
• A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and background

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

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