Project Financial Controller

Project Financial Controller

Salary: £65K‑£68K DOE + Bonus 20% + Pension 6%

We are currently working in partnership with a successful organisation within the energy sector to appoint a Project Financial Controller to support a growing portfolio. This is a high‑profile opportunity to take ownership of financial management across both operational and development‑stage assets within an ambitious business.

Your role will include:

• Responsibility for the delivery of accurate and timely financial information across operational and development projects, including both historic reporting and forward‑looking forecasts.
• Managing all external financial reporting requirements including statutory accounts, lender reporting, shareholder reporting and joint venture requirements.
• Preparation and oversight of monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis, cash flow forecasting and performance commentary.
• Full responsibility for project finance activities including debt drawdowns and repayments, covenant testing, liaison with lenders and their advisors, and ongoing compliance with financing agreements.
• Supporting financing and refinancing activities as development projects progress towards investment stage.

Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS or equivalent) with demonstrable experience in a similar role within project finance environments. Strong technical accounting knowledge including FRS
102 and/or IFRS and prior experience of project finance structures, financial modelling and cost control. Proven ability to manage complex financial reporting requirements across multiple stakeholders including lenders and investors. Strong Excel skills and experience working with financial models; knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. Xero or similar) would be advantageous. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Competitive salary
• Highly attractive annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Private medical insurance
• Pension
• Life assurance and income protection

This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role within a growing renewable energy business and contribute to the development of a significant onshore wind pipeline. You will gain exposure to both operational assets and development projects within a highly collaborative and ambitious environment.