Finance Manager / Controller (Renewable Energy)

vertexsolutions; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Professional development opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A renewable energy firm located in Manila is seeking an experienced Finance Manager/Controller to lead financial management for renewable energy projects. Key responsibilities include managing budgets, cost control, and compliance with PFRS. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in finance, CPA preferred, with 8-12 years of relevant experience. This role promises competitive salary, bonuses, and professional development opportunities in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in finance/controllership/treasury, ideally in capital‑intensive environments.
• Strong knowledge of PFRS, statutory reporting, and audit requirements.
• Experience administering debt facilities and producing lender packs/reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management and controllership for renewable energy projects.
• Prepare timely management accounts and financial statements.
• Oversee project cost control and manage cash flow.

Skills

Financial management

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field

CPA (Philippines)

Job description

About the job

Job Title: Finance Manager / Controller (Renewable Energy)

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the financial management and controllership of renewable energy projects across development, construction, and commercial operations.
• Prepare accurate and timely management accounts and statutory financial statements in compliance with PFRS and internal policies.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project budgets, forecasts, and long‑range financial plans.
• Oversee project cost control, cost‑to‑complete tracking, and variance analysis; proactively flag financial risks and mitigations.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, bank account administration, and funding allocations across the portfolio.
• Administer project and corporate debt facilities, including drawdowns, repayments, covenant compliance, and lender reporting.
• Coordinate with banks on loan documentation, security arrangements, refinancing activities, and ongoing relationship management.
• Support (and where applicable lead) FX exposure management and hedging strategies; ensure appropriate accounting treatment and effectiveness testing.
• Lead internal and external audits; coordinate tax filings, statutory submissions, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting and compliance related to energy sales/settlements and operational guidelines (e.g., DOE and IEMOP, as applicable).
• Manage customs and import‑related compliance for project equipment/materials (e.g., documentation, valuation support, and coordination for BOC requirements).
• Manage financial flows during construction (e.g., contractor milestone payments, variation orders/claims, retention), including monitoring EPC contract financial performance.
• Oversee finance operations during the operational phase, including billing (PPA/market sales), settlement processes, and ongoing cost control.
• Drive strong internal controls, finance policies, and risk management frameworks across projects and corporate entities.
• Act as the finance liaison with lenders, equity partners, auditors, regulators, and internal project teams; provide finance guidance to senior management/board on project viability and treasury strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (Philippines) strongly preferred.
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in finance/controllership/treasury, ideally within energy, infrastructure, utilities, construction, or other capital‑intensive project environments.
• Strong working knowledge of PFRS, statutory reporting, audit requirements, and month‑end/quarter‑end close.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, project cost control, and cash flow management across multiple projects/entities.
• Experience administering debt facilities (drawdowns, repayments, covenants) and producing lender packs/reporting.
• Solid understanding of Philippine tax and regulatory compliance; ability to coordinate effectively with auditors, tax advisors, and relevant agencies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to translate project performance into clear financial insights and actions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; comfortable working with cross‑functional teams (development, engineering, legal, commercial, operations).

Desired Experience

• Renewable energy experience (solar, wind, storage, hybrid, transmission) and/or exposure to project finance structures.
• Oil and Gas experience is a plus.
• Experience managing EPC‑related financial processes (milestones, variation orders/claims, retention, performance securities/bonds).
• Treasury/hedging exposure (FX risk management, hedge accounting/effectiveness testing) where relevant.
• Familiarity with energy billing/settlement processes and market/merchant sales vs. PPA billing.
• Experience working with lenders, DFIs, export credit agencies, or multi‑source financing structures.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance‑based incentives/bonuses.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Role offers meaningful exposure across the full renewable energy project lifecycle in the Philippines.