Finance Analyst

Renewable Energy Systems; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Kings Langley is looking for a Finance Analyst to assist in preparation and analysis of management accounts. Candidates should have strong financial acumen and excellent analytical skills. Responsibilities include analyzing costs, assisting with reports, and enhancing financial controls. The ideal candidate will be studying ACA, ACCA, or CIMA and will possess strong Excel skills. This role offers competitive benefits and an opportunity to impact the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Competitive package of benefits

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience of monthly, quarterly and annual management accounting routines within a commercial organisation.
• Experience of using an ERP system.
• Experience in communicating with non-financial internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyse actual versus budgeted indirect costs and overheads.
• Assist with monthly management reports and variance explanations.
• Maintain coding structure for the O&M departments within SAP.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills

Attention to detail

Proactive, 'can do' attitude

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Good problem-solving skills

Education

Studying ACA/ACCA/CIMA

AAT qualified/part qualified

Degree in finance discipline

Tools

SAP

IFS

Job description

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

The Position

Reporting to the Management Accountant of the business unit, the Finance Analyst will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and analysis of the management accounts of the Operations and Maintenance (“O&M”) team for Northern Europe, with a focus on the indirect cost of sales and overheads. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen, excellent analytical skills and the ability to work to and prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines.

This role will work side by side with the Asset Management (“AM”) Services Finance team members to ensure that knowledge is shared and processes aligned to meet the needs of the key stakeholders.

Accountabilities

• Analyse actual versus budgeted indirect costs and overheads and identify key drivers, risks, and cost‑saving opportunities
• Assist with monthly management reports and variance explanations
• Assist with the month end processes within SAP and other finance systems
• Maintain coding structure for the O&M departments within SAP
• Assist with process improvements to enhance cost tracking, reporting accuracy, and financial controls
• Support with the budgeting and forecasting processes

Knowledge

• Strong aptitude for accounting

Skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills
• Attention to detail
• Proactive, 'can do' attitude, with a focus on continuous improvement of reporting and analysis
• Good communication skills and the confidence and credibility to communicate to stakeholders
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work autonomously and take initiative when needed
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Good problem‑solving skills
• Ability to articulate financial information to non‑finance specialists

Experience

• Experience of monthly, quarterly and annual management accounting routines within a commercial organisation
• Experience of using an ERP system (use of SAP and IFS a distinct advantage but not essential)
• Experience in communicating with non‑financial internal stakeholders would be beneficial

Qualifications

• Studying ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• AAT qualified/part qualified
• Degree or the equivalent in a finance discipline

At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.