Finance Director - Clean Energy Developer

Posted 05 May 2020
LocationSwindon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & InfrastructureEnergy, ESG & Green Tech Finance
Contact NameAlex Rowntree

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Director to join a subsidiary of a leading regional asset owner and developer. The role sits within a clean energy/waste-to-energy business and where the successful candidate will be leading the strategic management of its business financing and planning function. This would ideally suit a corporate finance specialist with renewables' experience. 

 

THE ROLE: 

 
  • Working with the strategic leadership team and board of directors to share the finance and business plan including short and long-term (5-year) planning
  • Implement strong accountability and performance management structure throughout
  • Represent the company in liaisons with key stakeholders such as customers, suppliers and third-party investors 
  • To contribute professional accounting advice to ensure all commercial models and planning are up to standard. 
  • Manage key company contracts 
  • Lead on project accounting and financial modelling for all new projects
  • Liaise with auditors on quarterly basis 
  • Undertake company secretarial and ad hoc duties where necessary
 

THE INDIVIDUAL: 

 
  • 5 years' experience in a similar role
  • Must be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or equivalent 
  • Proficient understanding of basic Microsoft Office software 
  • Financial Modelling and project accounting skills 
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills 
  • Experience working in the waste-to-energy sector is desirable but not essential