Group Financial Reporting Manager, Energy

Location

Business - Energy

Brookfield Energy operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded platforms for sustainable energy. Our energy portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation and storage facilities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Our operating capacity totals over 35,000 megawatts and our development pipeline stands at approximately 200,000 megawatts. Our portfolio of sustainable solutions assets includes our investments in Westinghouse (a leading global nuclear services business) and a utility and independent power producer with operations in the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as both operating assets and a development pipeline of carbon capture and storage capacity, agricultural renewable natural gas and materials recycling.

Brookfield Energy is the flagship listed energy company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with over $1 trillion of assets under management.

To learn more about the Brookfield Energy group, visit https://www.brookfield.com/about-us/capabilities/energy.

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager with over 100 years’ experience investing in long-life, high-quality assets and businesses that form the backbone of today’s global economy. The firm manages over $1 trillion of assets across renewable power and transition, infrastructure, private equity, real estate, and credit.

Brookfield Renewable is one of the world’s largest investors in and operators of renewable power, with approximately 47 GW of operating capacity and over 200 GW in its development pipeline. The business benefits from fully integrated investment, operating, power marketing, and development capabilities. Launching its European platform in 2014, the business has experienced significant growth with operations in the UK, Germany, Spain, Poland and France. These operations include wind, solar, and battery storage.

This is an exciting time for Brookfield Renewable as it continues to grow its operations globally. For more information, please visit brookfieldrenewable.com

Role Purpose

The Manager is responsible for overseeing the monthly financial reporting and day to day finance operations for a variety of different entities. Uphold the fundamentals of providing timely, accurate and relevant financial information to internal stakeholders. Become a key finance team member who is integrally involved in all aspects of the groups reporting, support other accounting initiatives within the European Corporate Finance Team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with operating platforms to prepare and review consolidated financial statements and financial reporting deliverables on a quarterly and annual basis
• Responsible for the accounting and reporting requirements of a variety of entity types (holding companies, service companies, JV’s etc.) under IFRS
• Responsible for the timely and accurate review and posting of month-end close and accounting transactions for group reporting to a tight deadline
• Review of P&L and Balance Sheet analysis including resolution of queries
• Review of annual financial statements and management of external audit process
• Prepare and review of technical accounting memos under IFRS
• Review of VAT returns and other compliance returns and assist in complying with SOX requirements
• Assist in the preparation of annual budget and provide variance analysis to actuals monthly for management review
• Support FP&A, Tax, Legal, Accounts Payable and other functions as needed
• Identification of process gaps and implementation of improvements to streamline processes and contribute as part of the European Corporate Finance Team to achieving the team’s goals and objectives
• Actively develop and maintain trusted relationships internally and externally
• Other ad hoc or financial reporting requirements that may arise

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• ACA/ACCA Qualified (3 – 5 years PQE)
• Achieved 2.1 in any degree discipline
• Highly competent in technical accounting (IFRS) and the ability to make determinations on such matters
• Experience in a SOX environment is an advantage
• Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly IFS, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and/or OneStream would be an advantage
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and a positive approach to problem solving
• Strong organisational and analytical capabilities with attention to detail, good time management and organisational skills
• Excellent communicator, building meaningful relationships with senior internal and external stake holders        

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.  Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.