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Finance Manager

RWE AG

Finance Manager

Salary Not Specified

RWE AG, Blagrove, Swindon

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6ade1ec231924a909da4c4b4fe4f4b20

Full Job Description

  • Act as a business partner providing strategic, timely and accurate advise to management and internal stakeholders on all aspects of technical accounting and structuring for a large-scale project.

  • Additionally, to assist with other wind farm developments, operational initiatives, restructuring, acquisitions and divestments projects.

  • To work within the accounting team to oversee the production of management accounts, statutory accounts and technical accounting advice in respect of wind farm companies. Additional requirements will include overseeing the financing of the companies, cash management and planning, quarterly reporting to RWE group, and liaising with auditors and co-investors where appropriate.

  • Assist in delivery of reporting to RWE group and other stakeholders.

  • Ensure the preparation of annual statutory accounts (together with audit-standard working papers)

  • Provide assistance with audit scheduling and resolution of audit queries

  • Work closely with auditors, tax advisors, accounting advisors, and internal RWE departments including group accounting, controlling, project teams, commercial team and the shared service centre

  • Attend management meetings, including presentation and discussion of financial reports

  • Regular formal and informal meetings with project controllers to discuss accruals and any advice on accounting impacts of project action

    Qualified or part-qualified accountant with recognised accounting body - ACA, ACCA, CIMA.

  • Accounting experience in practice or industry essential;

  • Management accounting; as well as Statutory accounts preparation or auditing;

  • Relationship management (internal / external parties).

  • Confident - ability to approach and communicate with colleagues in a positive and constructive fashion

  • Ability to quickly grasp concepts and suggest and implement improvements to internal processes

  • Microsoft Excel - intermediate level (required) and Application of IFRS (required)

  • SAP or equivalent ERP system capabilities (desired) and CCH accounts preparation software (desired)

    We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.


    • We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

    RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision so far being the No.2 generator globally. The company's 3,500+ experts operate more than 800 fixed bottom and floating wind turbines. And we plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 8 GW by 2030 (RWE's share). In connection with current projects in development as well as upcoming auctions in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, RWE Offshore Wind is preparing to implement several complex projects.

    RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms, enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and economically. In addition, we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards which allows you to have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.

    Want to learn more about working for RWE Offshore? Join Our Journey Offshore by watching the miniseries including 6 episodes, 5 ambassadors and one exciting trip Offshore.

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    As well as a attractive salary and extensive benefits package you'll also get the opportunity to really shape the future of our business. Along the way, we'll give you all the support you need to develop your skill set and achieve your long-term goals. The renewables business is growing and there are likely to be further opportunities for career progression.