Finance Manager - Renewable Investments

Posted 08 February 2021
Salary COMPETITIVE
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
ReferenceFinance Manager - Renewable Investments
Contact NameOlivia Thomson

Job description

Our Client a leading Investment Manager are looking for a finance manager, who will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of the renewable energy special purpose vehicles.

This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. Under the Financial Conduct Authority’s Senior Manager & Certification Regime, this role will be within scope of the Financial Conduct Authority’s Conduct Rules.

Finance

  • Review of monthly finance reports for SPVs prepared by outsourced asset management and administration service providers
  • Monitoring of budgets and preparation of analytical reports to the internal asset management function
  • Preparation of the annual budgets for the SPVs
  • Review and completion of SPV statutory accounts & management of audit process
  • Review SPV VAT returns and ensure full compliance with VAT regulations and ensure timely submission
  • Facilitate the relationships with SPV administrators and other service providers.
  • Monitoring of SPV cash balances and review of payment instructions to ensure compliance with controls and governance policies
  • Assisting in the process for corporation tax compliance for SPVs, including liaising with tax advisors
  • Liaising with the operations team on ad-hoc projects
  • Assisting the FC & FM with any ad-hoc projects

 

Administration

  • Maintenance of the SPV board calendar and preparation of SPV board packs
  • Maintenance of SPV databases, ensuring relevant returns are submitted to deadlines
  • Maintain the SPV electronic and original document filing system
  • Monitoring of SPV policies and procedures, ensuring these are up-to-date and regularly reviewed by the relevant boards

Essential Skill sets

  • Good degree
  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
  • Very strong Excel skills
  • Experience of FRS102 and IFRS
  • Strong IT systems skills – particularly Excel
  • Pro-active attitude and ability to work autonomously and within a small team
  • Experience in financial modelling