Summary
The Senior Finance Manager will be supporting the US Senior Finance Director with activities under the Development and Construction business units including line management of 6 current employees and corporate accounting. The development pipeline is a growing elemental piece of Lightsource bp, and the projects that move through construction are complex. This position will lead a team that can see the project through to operations. The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for the accounting, reporting, and control of all legal entities / projects within these business units, and will be a key internal and external business partner.
Key Deliverables
- Financial Accounting & Performance Management
- Financial Compliance & Control
- Business Partnering & Support
- Team Leadership & Development
Duties and responsibilities
Management Accounts
Review monthly management accounts falling under the Development and Construction Business Units including corporate accountingHelp drive a smooth month end close process by supporting team members through questions, review of journal entries, and enforcing deadlinesHelp Senior FD with monthly technical reviews and reporting commentary by understanding the detail behind the numbers and be able to form a narrativeHave ownership over business units - be proactive in reviewingEnforce group policies and work with group finance where necessary for technical accounting support and to ensure consistencies in accounting, reporting, and controlReview material and sensitive balance sheet reconciliations; provide training and feedback to team on same.Development and Corporate Accounting
Business partner with various teams to understand growing pipeline and what finance implications that may have with respect to procurement, liquidity, or future financing arrangementsWork closely with group finance to ensure corporate accounting is in line with all policies and pay close attention to resultsConstruction Finance Operations
Lead the team through construction KPI reporting processesExperience speaking to budget and forecast variances to actual resultsPartner with the commercial team building and financing the project to develop an understanding of monthly activity, and construct a concise performance narrative to executives and decision makers on the sameManage and train team to speak to all capital categories and have support for changes thereinUnderstand commercial aspects of the financing agreements and how they translate to accounting – supporting the finance managers to perform the complex accounting during financial transactionsRead and familiarize self with all material documents created for the project, including debt, tax equity, supply, and partnership documentsTake on special projects as assigned and proactively plan with business partners on new structures and agreements with respect to financing projectsAudit and other
Lead team in local and group auditsHelp drive improvement processes by empowering the team to take the lead and be a part of the changePrioritize developing team members and be a voice to their opinionsBusiness partner internally and externally with various groupsWho We're looking for
Knowledge
The ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment interfacing with internal teams and external clients.Ability to produce management accounts and analysis over a high volume of legal entitiesUnderstand how to manage a team effectivelyQualifications
CPA preferred, US GAAP and IFRS knowledgeAbility to organize workload and prioritize to maximum effectExcellent attention to detail when checking information with an ability to recognize and question anomaliesSet high standards of performance for yourself and the broader finance teamDemonstrate excellent MS Excel skillsExperience
8-15 years of experience ideally with renewable energy, project infrastructure and / or manufacturing experience4 years of experience managing a teamExperience of tax equity preferredExperience of accounts consolidation desiredExperience of an accounting and reporting system desirableExperience working with a global companySAP experience preferredEXPERIENCE WORKING IN A GLOBAL COMPANY DESIRABLE
Personal qualities
Keen problem solver who can focus on appropriate detail when solving problems and propose effective solutionsAbility to pick up systems and processes quicklyStrong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, dealing with different levels in the organizationPositive can-do attitude, ability to maintain a positive attitude in demanding situationsWork effectively as part of a team, share information with relevant partiesWillingness to take on a variety of duties as requiredFLEXIBLE APPROACH IN A FAST-PACED BUSINESS WHICH IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING, KEEP A CLEAR HEAD UNDER PRESSURE
We offer
Competitive compensation : $130,000 to $150,000 annually plus a discretionary 25% on-target annual bonus.Health, dental and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment.Retention bonuses11 paid holidaysFour weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually.401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.Hybrid working environment (two days in office, three days remote).Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150.Why you’ll want to work with us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow – a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you : We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible : Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized : Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.
Be inspired : Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.
Our core values : Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity / neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000
