Financial Controller

Who We Are:
At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

What you’ll do:
The purpose of this role is to set up and manage the finance function for the legal entities of Northland in Taiwan which support the offshore wind projects in terms of financing, staffing as well as new project developments. Key responsibilities include:

• Set up and manage finance process for 4 Taiwanese entities of Northland including:
o Financial accounting both under IFRS and local GAAP
o Management accounting
o Tax accounting
o 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.
• Provide continuous analysis of expenditure relative to project budgets and forecasts.
• Support management with financial analysis and any other financial support as required.###

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 local Taiwanese (tax) accounting and preferably IFRS.
• Experience in budgeting and accounting
• Fluent in both Chinese and English language
• Strong communication skills and able to interact with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders and counterparties
• 7+ 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.

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.

What’s In It for You:

Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognize your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here's a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you'll truly thrive:

• Presence with purpose – You can take advantage of our hybrid model (team-dependent, you work from wherever makes you most comfortable). Our Workplace Reimagined framework also offers flex time so you can define your work schedule within certain parameters.
• Thoughtful benefits – Festival vouchers, group health insurance, language lessons and full maternity cover from day one, are a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access.
• Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and health check ups.
• Birthdays off – You will get your birthday off work so you can celebrate however you choose. This is a paid day off to do what is important to you!
• Continuous Learning support– You will gain new skills by accessing LinkedIn Learning’s on-demand platform with 16,000+ courses in multiple languages, and by taking advantage of our education reimbursement program. We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments.

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.

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