Financial controller

Industry: Renewable Energy (Solar, Hydro, New Energy, Infrastructure Projects)

Position Overview

This is a strategic and high-impact leadership role overseeing the financial management and control functions for the group’s Renewable Energy Sector, encompassing downstream businesses including solar, hydro, and new energy initiatives. The Financial Controller will lead financial operations across multiple project entities, with direct responsibility for project accounting, financial reporting, corporate finance support, and treasury management.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on and commercially astute finance professional with a strong background in project-based finance, capable of aligning financial strategies with operational execution across large-scale infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-spectrum financial and management accounting for multiple renewable energy projects and entities.
• Manage monthly and annual financial closings, cash flow monitoring, and preparation of financial statements in compliance with MFRS and regulatory standards.
• Oversee project budgeting, variance analysis, and cost control together with site-level finance teams and project managers.
• Develop and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting standards to support financial governance.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and statutory reporting across all project companies.
• Support lifecycle financial reporting including capex monitoring, revenue recognition, and claims progress tracking.

• Act as a key finance partner to project and business unit leaders, supporting execution through data-driven insights and financial planning.
• Participate in project evaluations, investment meetings, and planning sessions to align finance strategy with project priorities.
• Provide scenario modeling, business case support, and financial recommendations for commercial decision-making.
• Adapt financial processes to the operational needs of infrastructure and energy-related projects.

• Support the CFO in managing financing structures, including loan documentation, covenant tracking, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee group treasury functions including fund placements, cash flow forecasts, and working capital management.
• Conduct financial due diligence and assess project feasibility and funding strategies for expansion or new ventures.
• Liaise with banks, financial advisors, and internal stakeholders on capital planning and funding requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or CFA are highly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role within project-based industries (e.g., energy, utilities, infrastructure).
• Strong understanding of project accounting, MFRS, treasury operations, and consolidation reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in external audit management, banking relationships, and financing structures for capital-intensive projects.
• High level of commercial acumen, integrity, and analytical thinking.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work both strategically and operationally in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

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Bachelor Degree

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