Overview

We drive JERA’s renewable energy business growth in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. As a global renewables IPP working across the life cycle of renewables, we are looking for key talent to be an active part of this exciting journey as the business grows further.The role will be based in London and will require occasional travelling and frequent collaboration with the JERA Group Headquarters in Japan, the JERA Nex Headquarters in the UK and other affiliated offices.Role

As a direct report to the Head of Finance, JERA Nex, the Financial Controller will be responsible for leading global finance operations and shaping scalable financial systems across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in financial control, audit coordination, and ERP implementation within complex, multi-regional organizations.What you will be doing

Lead a team of 3 responsible for AP/AR, ledger control, and financial reportingOversee monthly financial close and performance reviews across regionsManage quarterly group consolidation and reportingOwn the month-end management reporting cycle, including post-close debriefsEnsure compliance with IFRS and local GAAPsCoordinate group external audit and local statutory audits and filingsManage relationships with regional outsourced service providers for AP/AR and statutory filingsEnsure timely and accurate delivery of Group and Subsidiary auditsDevelop and standardise finance policies, procedures, and internal controlsFacilitate annual internal compliance reviewsDrive continuous improvement in financial processes and systemsAct as a key finance lead in the ERP implementation projectDefine finance requirements, validate system design, and support testing and rolloutIdentify and implement effective solutions to system-related challengesWhat you will have

A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)7+ years’ experience in financial control, reporting, and audit coordinationStrong knowledge of IFRS and multi-jurisdictional complianceHands-on experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4HANAExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skillsExperience in the renewables or energy sector (desirable)Familiarity with Japanese business culture or working with Japanese stakeholders (desirable)Experience managing outsourced finance service providers (desirable)What we offer

Scale-up and entrepreneurial environment in a company that is part of a larger, well-funded firm, that has long-term ambition to contribute to global decarbonization.A job that is part of making our world more sustainable.International team that benefits from our different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.We are high-performing individuals who also enjoy our private lives. We hope you can identify with that.We believe in the benefit of flexible working hours and location and appreciate that we see one another in person regularly.We are not afraid to admit that we don’t know things but also proactively look to solve problems and work collaboratively.We work hard but also want to have fun at the same time, we’re on an exciting journey.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Finance and Accounting/AuditingIndustries

Services for Renewable Energy, Energy Technology, and Manufacturing

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