Financial Controller - #2170003

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.

The Financial Controller supports the Finance Director Germany to oversee all finance and control activities within the Offshore Wind projects, Nordsee One and Deutsche Bucht.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior management with the necessary financial information to enable them to carry out their mandates effectively
• Assist in timely and accurate financial reporting. Review month, quarter and year end closing.
• Operate the financial model for budgeting, forecast and actual tracking, including sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Project/asset controlling, including comparison budget to actual to forecast
• Managing operational data and ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Prepare the reporting subsequent to the bank financing
• Discuss quarterly forecasts with budget owners
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts
• Prepare annual budget
• Initiate and organize improvements in the financial system (Workday)
• Monitor (and improve where required) the effectiveness of internal controls
• Support in reporting and (ad-hoc) communications with lenders
• Support with new finance and power purchase agreement (PPA) initiatives
  
  

Who You Are

• Collaborative: You build relationships, seek diverse perspectives, leverage effective communication and encourage cross-functional sharing of information. 
• Proactive: You take initiative and search for solutions even when working independently  
• Confident: You are happy taking the lead in your subject area  
• Organized: You have a methodical approach and ensure time pressures are managed 
• Pragmatic: You are hands on and love getting involved in the detail  
• Communicate: You have strong communication skills, written and verbal in German and English 
• Pragmatic and result driven: You are hands on, love getting involved in the detail and create solutions
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a Financial Controller or Financial Analyst, experience in within the renewables industry is desirable
• Msc in Business Administration or technical background with business administration qualifications, e.g. Accountancy / Economics /Industrial Engineering
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, VBA coding is desirable
• Excellent Financial Modelling and quantitative valuation capabilities
• Experience reporting to international shareholders for consolidation purposes
• Excellent skills building relationships with internal stakeholders
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Hands-on approach, capable of prioritizing and executing tasks independently and willing to fill the resource gaps within the team if required.
• Must be fluent, verbal and written, in English and German
  
  

What’s In It for You: 

Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognize 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 – You will have access to a range of benefits including paid parental leave, country specific and paid benefits that will cover you and your family just to name a few. 
• 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. 
• 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! 
  
  

Please note, our benefits do vary depending on location so if you are applying for a role that’s advertised in multiple locations, each country will have specific benefits.

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.