Controller

• Mike Crawley, President and CEO

Northland is currently developing 3 large offshore wind projects in Korea. To facilitate this growth Northland is looking for a Finance Controller – Korea.

The purpose of this role is to set up and manage the Finance function in Korea and support the local team to achieve their growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and manage finance process for 4 Korean entities including:
• Financial accounting both under IFRS and local GAAP
• Management accounting
• Tax accounting
• Financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee to day accounting (currently outsourced to external accounting firm)
• Provide forecasts and cash flow analysis and organise funding from shareholders
• Implement and manage an internal control framework to ensure sufficient control over internal processes and financial reporting
• Manage external audits and follow up on audit findings
• Creation of budgets for development and execution phases of projects.
• Accurately manage project progress and cost performance, provide continuous analysis of expenditure relative to project budgets and forecasts.
• Support the project teams in contract negotiations including evaluation and analysis of fee proposals / bids and provide recommendation for decision making
• Support the development teams with financial analysis, financial modeling, due diligence and any other financial support as required.

Who You Are

• Self-starter: You take initiatives, are able to prioritize effectively and have excellent organizational and administrative ability. You are demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Diligent: you naturally work in a methodical way and relish the opportunity to add structure and order to your work.
• Flexible: You are agile in your approach to your work and working hours, as there will occasionally be a requirement to work alongside colleagues in other countries
• Pragmatic and result driven: You are hands on, love getting involved in the detail and create solutions.
• Strong Communicator: Your spoken and written communication is excellent, and you are able to influence your internal and external stakeholders coming from varied cultural backgrounds

Qualifications And Experience

• B.Sc., M.Sc., or other relevant degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• All-round finance professional having experience in financial accounting, management accounting, treasury and internal control.
• Knowledge of both IFRS and local Korean (tax) accounting.
• Experience in budgeting and accounting in relation to large asset projects, prior experience with project control is a plus.
• Fluent in both Korean and English language
• 10+ years of relevant industry work experience and/or similar position (Oil & Gas or Renewable energy industries – Offshore wind preferable)
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word etc.

Disclaimer

This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.