Head of Continental Financial Reporting and Controlling (m/f/d)

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there’s more work to be done – that’s why we need you to join us.

Heading the Continental Financial Reporting and Controlling team:

The Finance department is responsible for financial reporting, accounting and tax for Market Operations segment, performance management and investments. Statkraft is now looking for an experienced manager to develop the controlling department in Düsseldorf. The position is reporting to the VP Controlling. The chosen candidate will be instrumental in the further development of the reporting and performance management for Market Operations in the Statkraft office in Düsseldorf.

Your role:

You are heading the controlling team consisting of five employees in Düsseldorf. You have the overall responsibility for managing and developing the team as well as coordinating the team’s activities, which are: 

• Financial reporting for the segment Market Operations including forecasts and analysis
• Profitability analysis for the Market Operations segment including cost allocations
• Performance management and KPI reporting
• Finance Manager role for legal entities 

Your role also includes: 

• Contribution and support to the business units in Market Operations and IT and build up a performance culture by setting direction and ambitious goals
• Contribution in group improvement programs for performance management and financial reporting
• Cooperation within Finance, the group finance function as well as finance functions in other business areas across the company

About you:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or similar
• Relevant work and leadership experience (more than 5 years, international exposure)
• Industrial experience, preferably from a larger industrial and international business
• Excellent cooperation and communication skills with the ability to build relations across the organization
• Thriving and contributing to a highly competent and enthusiastic working environment
• Strong and inspiring leader with the ability and the experience in leading people
• Languages; fluent oral and written English language skill. German language preferable 

Statkraft offers:

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes: 

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including Linkedin Learning and inspiring leaderships program like IMD
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and to be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet”
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, parental leave and work life balance principles
• Monetary childcare subsidy to support you and your family
• A focus on fun outside of work, supported by various activity groups such as soccer, yoga, sailing, climbing, boxing, cabin rentals, and much more
• Being part of a company proudly certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’

Challenged?

For us the ideas of our committed and ambitious colleagues make the difference. If you want to share our passion for renewable energy and be a part of tomorrow’s energy world, please apply through our online application form.

Please note: Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. We conduct background checks on qualified applicants before hire.