Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the successful candidate will support the suite of companies across Blueleaf Energy’s footprint. The successful candidate should be business and commercial minded, capable of working independently to drive business performance, manage KPIs and collaborate closely as a keen team player. Strong analytical and communication skills are crucial. With the rapid growth of projects under development, together with the Head of Finance, be responsible for overseeing the business and financial operations for the business and be a trusted finance business partner. As a member of the Finance function, you will be a valued and integral partner with each of Blueleaf Energy’s appointed advisors, whilst continuously challenging the status quo and looking for opportunities to position the finance function in the most efficient model that also promotes a positive stakeholder experience.
Finance Business Partnering:
- Act as the Finance business partner for the CFO, supporting their needs and serving as the primary point of contact for financial, project, and platform-related matters across the APAC region.
- Deliver monthly management reporting for the APAC region within prescribed timeframes, overseeing project companies through development, construction, and operational phases.
- Provide financial analysis and modeling to support business planning, maintaining and enhancing FP&A data models using advanced tools like Microsoft Excel and Power BI to deliver actionable insights.
- Lead the annual budgeting process by collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders, challenging and consolidating budget inputs.
- Review and monitor expenditures across APAC, managing P&L performance and business KPIs.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of business drivers, the business model, and the lifecycle of Blueleaf Energy’s operations and projects across the APAC region.
Financial Accounting:
- Support the annual audits for all companies associated with Blueleaf Energy in the APAC region.
- Assist in implementing and executing accounting, tax, and structuring due diligence, particularly related to specific APAC markets.
- Continuously review and ensure compliance with financial risk and control standards across all relevant entities in the region.
- Collaborate closely with the Financial Control teams to implement finance best practices effectively.
People & Collaboration:
- Work effectively within a lean team of finance professionals, providing business oversight and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
- Display a personable, approachable, and down-to-earth personality, with a hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, CA, CPA) with over 12 years of experience, demonstrating a strong track record in management reporting and finance business partnering.
- Experience in project accounting or controlling for infrastructure projects across APAC markets is highly desirable.
- Strong communicator with the ability to distill complex information into easily digestible formats for key stakeholders.
- Self-starter with a change mindset, able to identify risks and opportunities, communicate them effectively, and implement solutions.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite (Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint) and proficiency in enterprise-grade general ledgers (e.g., Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics).
- Familiarity with IFRS and the ability to apply technical accounting and tax advice effectively.
- Ability to build strong working relationships across organizational boundaries.
