Financial Controller - Turn-Key Solar PV Business

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

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

 

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager to join a turn-key solar PV business. The client currently have a portfolio across Europe but are now actively expanding into LatAm and US markets. In this role, you will be working actively with the head of Finance to integrate and review existing financial processes as projects are developed. 

 

THE ROLE: 

 
  • Monitoring budgets and preparing reports of actual figures against budget for monthly and quarterly reports 
  • Prepare capital drawdowns, distributions and management fee calculations and billing statements
  • Supervise a team of management accountants and prepare reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis 
  • Prepare relevant monthly and quarterly VAT returns
  • Oversee internal cost and cashflow forecasting and reporting 
  • Manage the accounts payable process
  • Lead the quarterly audit process 
  • Perform additional ad hoc tasks such as accruals, tax and compliance
  • Leading ad-hoc and value-added projects 
  • Work closely with the fundraising and project finance team in identifying new opportunities for expansion 
 

THE INDIVIDUAL: 

 
  • Previous experience in a renewables environment is highly desirable 
  • Must be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with 5-8 years' PQE
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or other relevant discipline
  • Resourceful, adaptive and 'hands-on' mentality
  • Exellent Communication and Interpersonal skills 
  • Detail-oriented and and results-driven