Job Description

Finance Manager

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Location(s):

Swindon, Wiltshire, GB, SN5 6PB

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.

To start as soon as possible until October 2026, full time, Secondment

Functional area:

Finance / Controlling


RWE's offshore wind business in the UK is growing rapidly with new developments and opportunities arising on a frequent basis. The accounting team in the UK is a friendly team with dedicated and highly skilled individuals - team members have fantastic opportunities to grow and develop their careers. The Finance Manager role is highly engaging and provides a breadth of exposure to the fast-growing offshore wind farm business in the UK.

About the role:

Planning & Organising

+ Assist in delivery of reporting to RWE group and other stakeholders
+ Manage the preparation of the management accounts
+ Manage the preparation of annual statutory accounts (together with audit-standard working papers)
+ Provide assistance with audit scheduling and resolution of audit queries

Communication and Liaising

+ First point of contact for finance matters relates to specific wind farm projects
+ Work closely with auditors, tax advisors, accounting advisors, and internal RWE departments including group accounting, controlling, project teams, commercial team and the shared service centre
+ Inquisitive and challenging - understanding in detail the cost and income elements and having the ability to identify potential issues and challenge assumptions where appropriate

Customer Focus / Awareness

+ Focus on supporting the business to operate and grow
+ Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and group policies
+ General business knowledge and awareness of the wider renewable energy industry

Relationships

+ Attend management meetings, including presentation and discussion of financial reports
+ Liaising with the RWE shared service centre to resolve issues and improve processes
+ Regular formal and informal meetings with project controllers to discuss accruals and any advice on accounting impacts of project actions
Statutory accounts, audit and tax - liaise with tax advisors, auditors and company secretary
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Job requirements and experience:

Qualified accountant with recognised accounting body - ACA, ACCA, CIMA and accounting experience in practice or industry essential Relationship management (internal / external parties) Organisation - self-motivated to develop own plan and good prioritisation of requirements Challenging - possessing the confidence to challenge assumptions and theories rather than simply accepting Communication - the role holder is required to be able to discuss financial issues with both non-finance and finance experts, whilst being able to grasp non-financial issues (e.g. legal and basic technical subject matter) Presentation - able to present information in a clear and concise manner, identifying the key information for the recipients Microsoft Excel - intermediate level Application and understanding of IFRS Management accounting Statutory accounts preparation or auditing

Advantageous but not essential:

SAP or equivalent ERP system capabilities CCH accounts preparation software Firm business knowledge and awareness of the wider energy industry
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application period:

21/11/2025

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Any questions?

Contact HR:

Marie Bennell, #LI-MB1







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As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, U.S., Japan and Korea. We have already 19 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years' experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to a clean energy future.




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