Senior Finance Manager

Eden Scott; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy developer in Edinburgh is looking for a highly motivated Senior Finance Manager. The successful candidate will lead a finance team, ensure accuracy in financial reporting per UK GAAP and IFRS, and provide commercial insights for investment decisions. Candidates must have significant experience in financial leadership and should be a qualified accountant. This role offers the potential for growth into director-level positions within the company.

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in financial leadership.
• Qualified Accountant: ACA, ICAS, ACCA or CIMA professional membership.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure or Project Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of 4 staff.
• Ensure accuracy and adherence to UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Develop budgets, forecasts and financial models.
• Oversee treasury management and working capital.
• Act as a trusted partner to project managers.

Job description

Overview

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 of 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant: ACA, ICAS, ACCA or CIMA professional membership with 10 years' experience in financial leadership.
• Commercial Knowledge: Experience in energy, infrastructure or other projects underpinned by a Project Finance model.
• People Leadership: Strong experience in team management, people leadership and mentoring to enable growth.
• Technical Accounting: High proficiency in managing Group Finance & Accounting routines with strong UK GAAP and IFRS knowledge.
• Personal Competencies: Data analysis, gravitas, problem-solving and horizon scanning skills.

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

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 partnering with Wind Estate on this appointment; for more information please get in touch with Paul Buchan.