Job Description

About Windward Energy

Were committed to supporting a sustainable world to protect future generations from the impacts of climate change.

We develop energy infrastructure that will play a part in the transition to net zero. From wind energy to hydrogen, we believe in moving towards tomorrow.


Founded in 2018, and based in Edinburgh, we operate a number of green energy companies across the UK. Theyre taking on some of the biggest challenges on the journey to net zero: increasing the amount of renewable energy generation; investing in new grid infrastructure to transport green energy to homes and businesses; and developing innovative long duration energy storage solutions.


What you can expect as a Windward Colleague

Hybrid working available with the option to work from home or in the office as needed. Flexitime with the ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week. Fridays are allocated as no meeting days to ensure down time at the end of the week. 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support. Annual pay review and discretionary bonus up to 25%. Employer pension contributions up to 7%. Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice. Cycle to Work Scheme Tech scheme discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones ipads for personal use Life assurance cover and income protection. Travel insurance. Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter. Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.
The Role

Job Title: Finance Manager

REPORTS TO: Financial Controller

CLOSING DATE: Please be aware that we may close this vacancy earlier than 27/7/25 if we experience a high volume of applicants.

Base Location: Edinburgh

Salary: up to 55,000 depending on skills and experience

The Finance Manager will work closely with the Finance Controller (Operations) and the wider Finance Team to support the financial management and reporting of Windward Energys portfolio of hydrogen energy storage sites and its continued growth. They will also be responsible for overseeing the Groups commercial investment property portfolio and all requisite financial reporting and transactional processing.


This role will be heavily involved in business / stakeholder partnering, budgeting and control and production of management financial information.


This is a position in the finance structure that will be highly visible across the business and will play a key role supporting the development of the existing portfolio of hydrogen sites and further growth opportunities.


You will hold a professional accounting qualification, be technically astute and be comfortable working within a fast paced, highly entrepreneurial environment, dealing with multiple stakeholders.


Main Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management reporting with insightful financial analysis and commentary for stakeholders Business partnering with the hydrogen team and Windward Global senior management Manage budgeting and forecasting process, including variance analysis, comparison and benchmarking Review actual spend against budget analysing variances by cost category and understanding underlying drivers of variances Support project analysis and ad-hoc requests Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the hydrogen sites and property companies supporting the Accounts Executives Manage the financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies along with investor and regulatory requirements Input and support board pack slide packs and presentations Identify and help implement system improvements and efficiencies Support the year end audit process Production of statutory accounts Contribute to the development and administration of a robust internal financial control environment Support business growth opportunities (organic and potential M&A)

What we look for in return

Knowledge & Skills

Self-starter who thrives on the opportunity to work on the end-to-end financial processes of a business Commercially astute, with sufficient gravitas to challenge current thinking and drive positive change Highly collaborative and comfortable working as part of a small, dedicated and highly motivated team Excellent communicator of financial information to senior management and non-finance colleagues, with the ability to build strong relationships with key business colleagues Experience of excel modelling of budgets, forecasting and variance analysis Strong technical accountancy skills and a keen attention to detail and desire to identify and drive process improvements Outstanding at analysis of data and drawing strong commercial conclusions Analytical, innovative and reflective thinker who utilises information to drive business-critical decisions Able to manage and prioritise both long- and short-term objectives

Experience & Qualifications

Fully qualified Accountant (CA/ ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Experience in working with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Experience of financial month end close procedures and reporting Strong understanding of financial systems

What does our culture mean to us and you?


At Windward Energy, we are committed to having a workplace that encourages and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. This means taking account of social or personal challenges that some colleagues may face and making available, the right workplace environment, resources and opportunities, which allow all of us at Windward Energy, to THRIVE.


Our culture and the way we do things is centred around belonging. We believe that everyone should be able to be their true authentic self at Windward Energy and encourage this through promoting an inclusive environment which values and encourages different perspectives, thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, to ensure a truly innovative and exciting place to work.


We do not accept any discriminatory attitudes or behaviours. Every single colleague and potential colleague who wishes to join us, should feel confident in equality of opportunity and be free from any bullying, discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.


We hope and encourage all suitably qualified individuals to feel comfortable and energised to join our dedicated team and contribute to the UKs shift towards sustainable energy solutions.