Finance Manager, Edinburgh

Aukera Energy is seeking a Finance Manager for their Edinburgh office. The role involves group reporting, consolidation, and financial processes within a dynamic renewable energy company. Candidates should have 3-5 years of post-qualification experience and will work closely with the finance team to prepare financial statements, manage audits, and support reporting improvements. The position offers opportunities for growth and increased responsibility within the organization.
Background to Aukera*
Aukera is a leading pan-European renewable energy developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP), dedicated to accelerating the energy transition across the continent. Headquartered in Belgium, we have offices in Brussels, Bucharest, London, Edinburgh, Rome, Berlin, Madrid and Seville. Aukera manage a diversified pipeline of over 15 GW in onshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
We pride ourselves on our values and our collaborative, supportive working environment. Our team is friendly, caring, highly professional, and deeply committed to making a real impact on the planet. As a rapidly growing company, we seek high performers from all backgrounds who are self-motivated, take ownership, and are passionate about driving improvements.


We value diversity and are proud to have an international team representing 14 nationalities, with approx. 30% female employees. At Aukera, mutual respect and effective collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.


About the RoleJob Location:
Edinburgh ideally, or London The Aukera Finance team are a small close knit group, with team members in London Berlin, Bucharest, Rome and Brussels. They each support local operations in their respective countries, but most importantly, they work together as one finance team, ensuring consistent and efficient processes across all of Aukera, driving continuous improvement and collaborative, communicating and supporting each other all the time.
We are looking for a highly capable UK Financial Accountant to join the team in Edinburgh or London, to take on the group reporting and consolidation for our UK business. Aukera is a dynamic and fast‑scaling renewable energy business, and this role sits at the centre of our financial reporting, consolidations, technical accounting and operational finance processes, offering exposure across the entire Group, including SPVs, JVs, lenders and senior leadership.


The Candidate*
We are looking for somebody with 3-5 years post qualification experience who is keen to take on more responsibility and grow with the business. The role reports into the Group Financial Controller, based in London, but will work closely with the whole finance team. The person in this role will have plenty of opportunity to learn and progress, hopefully taking on full UK financial control in the future, and potentially widening their scope outside the UK and increasing their financial expertise.
Key ResponsibilitiesGroup Reporting & Monthly Management AccountsPrepare monthly consolidated management accounts, including balance sheets, P&L, cash flow and key performance analysis.Deliver ad hoc reporting to senior stakeholders, JV partners, investors and lenders.Support improvements in reporting processes, systems and internal controls.*Financial Statements & AuditPrepare Company and Group financial statements under IFRS and UK GAAP.Assist with annual statutory audits, liaising directly with external auditors.Ensure timely completion of all statutory and regulatory deliverables.*Technical AccountingApply and document technical accounting across areas including interest capitalisation, EIR calculations on intra‑group and external loans, IFRS 16 leases, and decommissioning provisions.Research and implement changes in accounting standards where required.*Operational & Transactional FinanceWork closely with the accounts payable team to ensure accurate invoice processing and coding.Review weekly payment runs to ensure compliance with approval workflows.Calculate intra‑group recharges and maintain intercompany reconciliations.Support VAT return preparation and other compliance reporting.*Debt Facilities & Treasury SupportAssist in managing project‑level and corporate debt facilities.Maintain loan amortisation schedules and interest calculations.*Stakeholder ManagementManage relationships with outsourced asset management service providers.Engage regularly with JV partners, providing clear financial communication and reporting.*Required Qualifications & ExperienceQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with 3-5 years PQEStrong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.Experience in group consolidation and multi‑entity structures.Competent with NetSuite or similar cloud‑based ERP systems.Strong analytical, technical and Excel skills.*Preference Will Be Given To Candidates WithExperience within the renewable energy, infrastructure or project‑f