Senior Financial Controller

<p><b>Who We Are:</b><br/>At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>While our work powers communities across the globe, <b>Northland is powered by our people.</b></p><p></p>What you’ll do:<br/>The Senior Financial Controller supports the Finance Director Germany to pro-actively manage all finance and control activities within the Offshore Wind projects Nordsee One and Deutsche Bucht. The Senior Financial Controller as a decisive lead function for both German operating offshore projects.<h3></h3><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Acting as the sparring partner for Managing Directors and BU Offshore CFO/Consolidation team for financial planning and analysis (FP&amp;A) related topics. Support senior management with the necessary financial information to enable them to carry out their mandates effectively.</li><li>Lead the preparation of annual budgets for German Offshore Wind assets (workstream manager) from kick-off in late Spring to set-up the decision paper and scenario analysis as well as to track via monthly reporting any deviation and mitigation measures in accordance with approved budget.</li><li>Lead lenders´ communication, mainly with Facility Agent/LLA/LTA, organize Q&amp;A and being the point of contact for internal departments linked to facility agreements. Ensures financial compliance (DSCR calculation and cash forecast) as well as. Being the workstream manager for Lender´s Consent Requests.</li><li>Operate the financial model (lender´s financial model and equity financial model) for budgeting, forecast and actual tracking, including sensitivity and scenario analysis. Manage structural adjustments with external advisory to ensure reliable calculation and smart valuation tools.</li><li>Responsible for cash forecast and EBITDA forecast as well as Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis</li><li>Pro-actively work on new finance and power purchase agreement (PPA) initiatives, ensuring adequate <span>quantification/valuation</span> of opportunities, especially analysing chances, risks and mitigation potential.</li><li>Teamlead capability to organize controlling workload together with a (junior) financial controller as direct report (future set-up)</li><li>Assist in timely and accurate financial reporting. Review month, quarter and year end closing.</li><li>Project/asset controlling, including comparison budget to actual to forecast</li><li>Managing operational data and ensuring data integrity and accuracy</li><li>Prepare the reporting subsequent of the bank financing</li><li>Discuss quarterly forecasts with budget owners</li><li>Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts</li><li>Initiate and organize improvements in the financial system (Workday)</li><li>Monitor (and improve where required) the effectiveness of internal controls</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Who you are:</span></b></p><ul><li><b>Methodical and organised:</b> You naturally work in a methodical way and relish the opportunity to add structure and order to your work. This will help with the competing priorities you will be managing.</li><li><b>Collaborative: </b>You build relationships internally and externally easily and enjoy working as a team to get things done</li><li><b>Diligent:</b> Your solid attention to detail will ensure that documentation is accurate and you follow up with others where needed to ensure outstanding information or actions are completed.</li><li><b>Independent:</b> You are an independent thinker and naturally set your own timescales and milestones to ensure you meet your objectives. You know when you need to ask for help and are comfortable doing so.</li><li><b>A creative problem solver:</b> You use critical thinking to evaluate problems and are always looking for process improvement opportunities and automation wherever possible.</li><li><b>A strong communicator: </b>You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and are able to articulate your analyses in a clear and concise manner</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Qualifications and experience</span></b></p><ul><li>MSc/MBA in Business Administration or technical background with business administration qualifications, e.g. Accountancy / Economics /Industrial Engineering. Altern