Financial Controller

Role: Financial ControllerLocation: Berlin, Hamburg, or London (Hybrid)The organisation is Europe’s largest specialist investor and developer of freehold, grid-connected “powered land,” with a development pipeline exceeding 9 GW across the UK, Ireland, Germany and Italy. Its operations span three core areas: developing land for renewable generation and storage, delivering data-centre-ready powered land, and managing a long-term, index-linked ground-rent investment portfolio. The current estate includes 1.25 GW of powered land across 36 owned sites, supporting a prospective £125 million investment portfolio with a GDV of more than £1 billion. Backed by a £40 million acquisition and development facility, the business is continuing to scale rapidly through major battery storage, renewable energy and digital-infrastructure projects. As part of this growth, the organisation is now seeking a Financial Controller to support its evolving financial structure and play a key role in driving the next phase of expansion within a high-impact, future-focused environment.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in line with IFRS/GAAP standards.Develop and maintain financial models to support project financing, investment decisions and long-term business planning.Manage financial controls, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements specific to the renewable energy sector.Oversee project cost tracking across development, construction and operational assets, ensuring accurate allocation of capex and opex.Support debt and equity financing activities, preparing financial packs, lender reporting and covenant monitoring.Work closely with project development, engineering and asset management teams to align financial reporting with project milestones.Implement process improvements, automation and system enhancements to support efficient scaling of the finance function.Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors and financial institutions.Lead and mentor members of the finance team.RequirementsQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role, ideally within renewable energy, infrastructure or related asset-heavy sectors.Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience working with IFRS/GAAP.Solid understanding of project finance, capex-heavy project structures and long-term financial modelling.Demonstrable experience managing financial reporting for multi-project portfolios.Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and financial acumen.Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across technical, commercial and operational teams.Proficiency with modern ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel or modelling tools.