EMEA Operations and Maintenance Financial Planning Manager

4 weeks ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Recurrent Energy Full time

Overview:

Recurrent Energy stands as a leader in the global landscape of utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and operational management. As a proud subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., we leverage a team of in-house energy specialists to drive our global development and power services initiatives.

The chosen candidate will integrate into Recurrent Energy's Global FP&A team, reporting directly to the Global O&M FP&A Manager. This position is pivotal in managing all FP&A functions across the EMEA region (including the UK, Spain, Italy, South Africa, etc.), with a particular emphasis on the UK market and stakeholder relationship management. Responsibilities will include the preparation of monthly closing reports and effective communication of results to management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a strategic partner for country leaders within the EMEA region to enhance forecasting accuracy, mitigate risks, and drive financial performance improvements;
  • Oversee the reporting framework for the EMEA region, which encompasses the preparation of budgets, business plans, and financial statements;
  • Facilitate the budgeting process, including the development of forecasting models and comprehensive database management;
  • Support the organization’s monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, performing account reconciliations and necessary analyses;
  • Conduct weekly monitoring of the regional cash flow status;
  • Review and authorize contracts, purchase orders, and payments in accordance with established authority protocols;
  • Update cost and expense trend analyses, scrutinizing discrepancies and ensuring alignment with forecasts;
  • Generate reports and develop new ad hoc analyses for management, focusing on project and portfolio performance for the UK entity;
  • Collaborate with other regions and headquarters to provide essential information and data;
  • Supervise team members assigned to the FP&A function in the EMEA region (currently one resource).

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Finance Department, with at least 2 years in an Accounting role;
  • At least 2 years of relevant work experience with a focus on people management;
  • Familiarity with US GAAP reporting, along with solid knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS;
  • Proven ability to execute functions in compliance with regulations, laws, policies, and standards;
  • Strong communication skills to engage effectively with individuals at all organizational levels;
  • Ability to interact with individuals tactfully, confidentially, and professionally;
  • Proficient in computer applications, particularly SAP and MS Office (with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills); knowledge of Tipalti and Xero is advantageous;
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills;
  • Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of work;
  • Experience in service-oriented companies or maintenance sectors is a plus.

Work Location:

  • Positioned within the EMEA region, with frequent travel to key operational sites.
  • Flexibility in location, with opportunities in major cities.


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