Financial Controller

Financial Controller for a major Offshore Wind Developer based in The United Kingdom

Responsibilities

Reviewing monthly and quarterly management accounts prepared by OSP for submission to shareholders within a set deadline.
Review and challenge the monthly accruals as prepared by the Cost Control team.
Preparing and presentation of 12-month cash forecasts to Commercial Director and Lead Financial Controller monthly, identifying cash requirements of the JVs.
Ensuring effective management of the working capital within the JVs.
Lead on the Quarterly Due Diligence process.
Key point of contact for shareholder accounting teams for queries and ad-hoc requests.
Review the current processes and identifying weaknesses as well as implementing improvements both in terms of the finance process and in the P2P process.
Preparing technical accounting papers for accounting transactions and ensuring they are reflected accurately within the financial statements.
Ensuring the Accounting Policy Manual is up to date for all applicable changes within IFRS.
Responsible for year-end trial balance for OSP to produce Statutory Financial Statements.
Review the Statutory Financial Statements prepared by OSP prior to submission to auditors.
Responsible for the preparation of year-end pack for auditors and managing external audit activities.
Manage day-to-day banking activities for the assigned JV.
Supporting the Lead Financial Controller in the management of the outsourcing finance provider, ensuring KPIs are met and the delivery of services
Act as a single point of contact to resolve any purchase-to-pay related queries while working with OSP, procurement tags, and work package managers
Provide ad hoc support to the Commercial Director /Modeller in relation to assure economic models and running sensitivitiesRequirements

Qualified accountant (ICAEW, ICAS, CIMA or equivalent)
Prior experience ideally in the areas of financial reporting, auditing, internal controls and/or management accounting
Self-starter, able to use initiative, drive solutions through uncertainty and ambiguity
Strong influencing and business partnering skillsAbility to manage multiple/conflicting priorities with a track record of delivery