Financial Controller - Renewable Energy

Reference: FINANCE/ANG/2025/NEW_1753282211

Accounting & Financial Control Administrator - Renewable Energy (EPC Projects)

Location: Eschborn, Germany

Employment Type: Full-Time (Hybrid available)

Sector: Renewable Energy / Infrastructure / EPC

A leading renewable energy developer is seeking an experienced Accounting & Financial Control Administrator to support the financial management of both company-level operations and large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects across Europe and Africa. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment focused on delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Project Financial Oversight

  • Manage financial control for energy and infrastructure projects, including cost tracking and budget monitoring

  • Evaluate the financial aspects of proposals, tenders, and investment decisions

  • Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets, timelines, and contractual terms

  • Analyse project and portfolio-level financial performance, identifying risks and variances

  • Assist with financial documentation for investors and donors as required

Accounting and Reporting

  • Maintain accurate accounting records, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and cash flow forecasts

  • Support internal audits and ensure compliance with project-related financial reporting requirements

  • Handle VAT filings, tax declarations, and regulatory reporting obligations

Cross-Functional and Administrative Support

  • Collaborate with technical and commercial teams to align financial processes with project delivery

  • Liaise with external auditors, accountants, banks, and public authorities

  • Assist with payroll and supplier contract tracking

  • Maintain audit-ready financial documentation and archives

Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

  • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in accounting and financial control, ideally within EPC, energy, or infrastructure sectors

  • Proven expertise in project-based accounting, budgeting, and financial forecasting

  • Strong understanding of German accounting standards, tax legislation, and compliance requirements

  • Proficient in Excel and accounting software (DATEV or equivalent required)

  • Fluency in both German and English is essential

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with IFRS reporting and cross-border financial compliance

  • Background working on donor-funded, PPP, or EPC infrastructure projects

  • High attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities

  • Ability to communicate complex financial information across technical and commercial teams

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international project environment

Offer

  • Opportunity to play a key role in the financial management of high-impact renewable energy projects

  • Collaborative and international working environment

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Long-term career development in a growing sector

If you have the required experience and are looking for your next opportunity in the renewable energy sector, please contact our Energy & Infrastructure Finance recruitment team for a confidential discussion.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

€50,000.00 - €60,000.00
Per annum
EUR50000 - EUR60000 per annum
Added 23/07/2025
Reference: FINANCE/ANG/2025/NEW_1753282211

Financial Controller - Renewable Energy

Germany Permanent Finance

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