Senior Controller

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Plc; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Plc is seeking a Senior Controller to lead financial controlling across development, construction and operations for the Mexico portfolio. You will drive capex monitoring, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting while coordinating with EPC and finance teams.

The role requires 6–8 years in FP&A or project finance, IFRS expertise, ERP experience (SAP), advanced Excel, and strong communication with senior management. Fluency in English and Spanish is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• Professional certification preferred (e.g., CPA, CFA or equivalent).
• MBA or postgraduate finance qualification is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead financial controlling for development, construction and operations assets.
• Monitor capex deployment and track spend vs budgets by WBS/cost element.
• Support financial closing, cash flow forecasts, and lender reporting.

Conocimientos

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

IFRS accounting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

Professional certification (CPA, CFA)

MBA or postgraduate finance qualification

Herramientas

SAP

Power BI

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

We are currently recruiting a Senior Controller to join our team and contribute to key projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role is part of a global team working towardcommon goals. We operate as one company, across all locations, with shared responsibility andclear accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Construction Phase

• Monitor and control capex deployment for projects in development and construction, tracking actual spend against approved budgets by WBS / cost element (PEPs).
• Identify and report budget deviations during development and construction, proposing corrective actions to project and finance leadership.
• Support financial closing processes for projects reaching Notice to Proceed (NTP) and Ready to Build (RTB) milestones.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) teams to align payment milestones and S-curve progress with financial data.
• Support project financing processes, including financial model review, drawdown requests, and lender / covenant reporting during construction.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and funding requirement analyses for projects under development and construction.

Operational Phase

• Lead financial controlling for assets once they reach commercial operation (COD), including monthly and quarterly P&L closing and variance analysis vs. budget.
• Monitor cash position, CFADS / CAFD and distributions for operating assets, ensuring compliance with debt covenants and shareholder agreements.
• Prepare management reporting packages (P&L, KPIs, budget vs. actual) for operating assets, for local leadership and corporate / regional finance.
• Coordinate with Asset Management and O&M teams to ensure financial data reflects operational performance (availability, generation, revenue).
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting exercises for operating assets in the Mexico portfolio.
• Design, implement and monitor internal controls across the full project lifecycle (development, construction, operations), ensuring compliance with corporate policies and local regulations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors on project- and asset-related financial matters.
• Analyze financial risks associated with each project phase and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives, including ERP and reporting tool enhancements.
• Mentor and supervise junior controlling / finance team members.
• Collaborate with Legal, Tax, Treasury and other corporate functions as required.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• Professional certification preferred (e.g., CPA, CFA or equivalent).
• MBA or postgraduate finance qualification is a plus.

Experience & Technical Skills

• 6–8 years of progressive experience in financial controlling, FP&A or project finance, ideally within renewable energy, infrastructure or construction industries.
• Proven experience managing financial control across project development, construction and operational phases.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and BI / reporting tools (Power BI desirable).
• Solid understanding of project finance structures, debt covenants and cash flow waterfall mechanics.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting principles and the Mexican tax / regulatory framework.
• Experience coordinating internal and external audits and internal control frameworks (SOX or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
• Effective communicator, able to engage with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Highly organized, reliable and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive, results-oriented and comfortable operating with ambiguity.
• Leadership and mentoring capability.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Company Culture

We believein a culture of trust, shared goals, and accountability. No matter where youare based, you are part of one team working toward the same mission.