The Role

Do you want to be part of an exciting journey, using your financial expertise to support the renewable energy transition? Look no further, we have it all!

The Project Accounting Manager is a key member of the UK Finance Team, responsible for overseeing the financial and administrative management of UK renewable energy projects in development or under construction. This role plays a vital part in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with strong performance oversight and robust project cost control. As projects transition into the operational phase, the role will shift focus toward the financial management and optimisation of the operating portfolio.

The Project Accounting Manager involves accurate accounting in SAP S4/HANA for the development, construction, and operating SPVs, preparation of statutory accounts, and ensuring all reporting meets Group deadlines. It also includes coordinating audits, managing the year-end close processes, and ensuring tax compliance for local SPVs and holding companies. The role will also lead core Finance and Accounting activities, including working capital management, electricity revenue collection, cash planning, and invoice processing.

The Project Accounting Manager is also responsible for preparing monthly management accounts for development, construction, and operating SPVs, including variance analysis, forecasting, and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance and optimise CAPEX. You will lead annual budgeting processes, cash flow forecasting while also partnering with internal teams to update and review long-term financial models. A key part of the role also includes ensuring loan compliance by preparing reports and overseeing timely debt service payments.

Desirable skills:

1. Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with relevant post-qualification experience

2. UK GAAP and IFRS accounting and reporting, Project Cost control, Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Analysis experience

3. A minimum of 3 years of experience, ideally within an energy, utility or similar industry

4. Experience with SAP (S4/HANA Cloud is a plus)

5. Excellent communication and business partnering skills

We use English as our business language, please submit your CV in English.

Studies show that many qualified candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you, but you don''t meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences that contribute to a stronger team.

About Us

Sonnedix is an international Renewable Energy Producer (REP) with over a decade-long trajectory of sustainable growth. Sonnedix develops, builds, and operates renewable energy projects for the long-term, with a focus on providing green, affordable electricity to our customers, and acting as a true social citizen where it operates.

Our track record and financial strength enable us to build trusted relationships with customers and partners, to smartly expand the adoption renewable energy and play a vital role in the energy revolution. We are proud of our diverse team of experts, the clean energy we generate and to make a positive difference for the communities where we operate. Hear from some of our team about Sonnedix: https://www.sonnedix.com/careers

What we offer:

One company, many careers

- as the company grows, we offer the opportunity for you to develop your career with usAn

inclusive, international working culture

with a diverse team of friendly professionals from across the worldA commitment to

flexibility

- hybrid working, generous annual leave allocation with an additional four weeks of discretionary unpaid leaveA

family first

company - generous paid parental leave and support for carersThe ability to

''work from elsewhere'' , for up to six weeks in a yearSummer working hoursFinancial, Social, Mental and Physical

wellbeing

supportThe

Sonnedix Academy

- a range of training and development opportunities including professional development, management and leadership programs, technical training, essential skills, DEI, mentorship and much moreFantastic office environmentsSocial events,

team building

opportunities and One Team Network groups, which are employee-led groups, based on shared identities, interests, backgrounds and life experiencesand many more local benefits!

Sonnedix welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and members of under-represented groups#J-18808-Ljbffr