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Senior Financial Controller

Apply locations Careers: Hamburg, Germany time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R-2582

Who We Are:
At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

What you’ll do:
The Senior Financial Controller supports the Finance Director Germany to pro-actively manage all finance and control activities within the Offshore Wind projects Nordsee One and Deutsche Bucht. The Senior Financial Controller as a decisive lead function for both German operating offshore projects.

Responsibilities:

• Acting as the sparring partner for Managing Directors and BU Offshore CFO/Consolidation team for financial planning and analysis (FP&A) related topics. Support senior management with the necessary financial information to enable them to carry out their mandates effectively.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets for German Offshore Wind assets (workstream manager) from kick-off in late Spring to set-up the decision paper and scenario analysis as well as to track via monthly reporting any deviation and mitigation measures in accordance with approved budget.
• Lead lenders´ communication, mainly with Facility Agent/LLA/LTA, organize Q&A and being the point of contact for internal departments linked to facility agreements. Ensures financial compliance (DSCR calculation and cash forecast) as well as. Being the workstream manager for Lender´s Consent Requests.
• Operate the financial model (lender´s financial model and equity financial model) for budgeting, forecast and actual tracking, including sensitivity and scenario analysis. Manage structural adjustments with external advisory to ensure reliable calculation and smart valuation tools.
• Responsible for cash forecast and EBITDA forecast as well as Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis
• Pro-actively work on new finance and power purchase agreement (PPA) initiatives, ensuring adequate quantification/valuation of opportunities, especially analysing chances, risks and mitigation potential.
• Teamlead capability to organize controlling workload together with a (junior) financial controller as direct report (future set-up)
• Assist in timely and accurate financial reporting. Review month, quarter and year end closing.
• Project/asset controlling, including comparison budget to actual to forecast
• Managing operational data and ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Prepare the reporting subsequent of the bank financing
• Discuss quarterly forecasts with budget owners
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts
• Initiate and organize improvements in the financial system (Workday)
• Monitor (and improve where required) the effectiveness of internal controls

Who you are:

• Methodical and organised: You naturally work in a methodical way and relish the opportunity to add structure and order to your work. This will help with the competing priorities you will be managing.
• Collaborative: You build relationships internally and externally easily and enjoy working as a team to get things done
• Diligent: Your solid attention to detail will ensure that documentation is accurate and you follow up with others where needed to ensure outstanding information or actions are completed.
• Independent: You are an independent thinker and naturally set your own timescales and milestones to ensure you meet your objectives. You know when you need to ask for help and are comfortable doing so.
• A creative problem solver: You use critical thinking to evaluate problems and are always looking for process improvement opportunities and automation wherever possible.
• A strong communicator: You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and are able to articulate your analyses in a clear and concise manner

Qualifications and experience

• MSc/MBA in Business Administration or technical background with business administration qualifications, e.g. Accountancy / Economics /Industrial Engineering. Alternatively, B.Sc. with proven related work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a Senior Financial Controller or Financial Analyst in the renewables industry
• Proven track-record of running complex controlling tasks in a lead function (internally and externally)
• Proven track-record of Financial Modelling and quantitative valuation capabilities required
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS, local GAAP [HGB]) and financial regulations.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and VBA coding is desirable
• Experience with reporting to international shareholders for consolidation purposes
• Hands-on, capable of dealing with specific tasks yourself and willing to fill the resource gaps of the team where needed, often on short-notice and challenging timelines.
• Fluent in English and German language written and verbal

What’s In It for You:

Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognise your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here\'s a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you\'ll truly thrive:

• Thoughtful benefits – P ension, paid parental leave; childcare allowance, and a contribution towards your transportation to and from the office are just some of the benefits you’ll have access to .

• Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources and a ccess to a fitness program

• Birthdays off – You will get your birthday off work so you can celebrate however you choose. This is a paid day off to do what is important to you!

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments .

Disclaimer

This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.

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At Northland, we are building a sustainable and carbon-neutral world together.

Motivated by a common vision of energy’s place on our planet, we believe in powering a better world for generations to come. Join our journey as we work towards a more sustainable future.

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