RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Finance / Controlling 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the biggest growth areas in the energy market. This role is based in the finance team that supports RWE’s global offshore wind development business. Working in this team you will support this innovative renewables business.

Responsibilities

• Support country development managers with regional reporting/forecasting/MTP views, budget estimates for new projects, and other ad hoc support

• Support Joint Venture (JV) Service Contract negotiations by providing Controlling input into the contract drafting

• Deputise for the N-3 Controlling Team Lead as needed

• Manage the project(s) specific budgets and/or overhead costs using controlling methods (review of commitments, forecasting, actuals, etc) whilst understanding the portfolio impact of changes

• Prepare the monthly reporting for the specific project(s)/departments the role supports. This can include the preparation of required accruals, producing reports, and detailed analysis of the resource and non-resource costs

• Develop and Implement Controlling related processes and tools and seek continuous improvement ideas to benefit the team as a whole drawing on other Finance and IT-related support as necessary

• Produce key performance indicators and progress reports for submission into a monthly Steer Co pack and CDO report for review by all senior Development and Functional stakeholders

• Ensure internal controls are being adequately applied e.g. Delegation of Authority for RWE investment spend, controls detailed in specific project shareholder agreements or local country-specific procedures, etc

• Review costs with the project(s) regularly to ensure forecasts, risks, and opportunities are captured and monitored appropriately and communicated to line and project management teams

• Where applicable support external reporting to Joint Venture (JV) partners including cash management for partner drawdowns as per shareholder agreements

Qualifications

• Seniority and strong analytical skills with an ability to deal with complex transactions / commercial issues

• Experience working in a project environment on finance topics ie Accounting, Controlling

• Proactive in managing multiple stakeholders and priorities

• Experienced in working with SAP4Hana or other ERP systems and Excel (Procure to Pay processes, Time writing tools, Actuals Reporting)

• Knowledge of the basic renewables market structures and/or large development/construction projects preferably with a great desire to expand knowledge of this market

• Good communication and organisational skills

• Ability to work in a dynamic and global environment with an innovative attitude

• Ability to develop relationships with a variety of stakeholders

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Apply now with just a few clicks: ad code 86244, application deadline 23/04/2024.

Any questions? Marie Bennell, marie.bennell@rwe.com #LI-MB1

We look forward to receiving your application!

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RWE represents change, innovation and sustainability. As one of the world’s leading generators of electricity from renewable energy sources, we aim to be carbon-neutral by 2040 and to enable a sustainable life for people around the world. To achieve this, we are looking for dynamic and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure energy future.

RWE Renewables GmbH, based in Essen, Germany, is RWE’s youngest subsidiary and one of the world’s leading companies in the field of renewable energies. With an international team of around 3,500 employees, we are drivers of the energy transition – and provide electricity for a sustainable life. Our total capacity of more than 9 gigawatts results from onshore and offshore wind parks, photovoltaic plants and battery storage. We focus on growth: on the American continent, on the European core markets and on new markets in the Asia-Pacific region.