Group FP&A Manager

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Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, England, GBR
In-Office
Entry level
Solar • Renewable Energy
The Role
Leads group FP&A activities including executive and shareholder reporting, forecasting, budgeting, strategic financial analysis, and business partnering. The role supports renewable energy business units, improves P&L and cash forecasting tools, optimizes FP&A processes after ERP implementation, leads strategic finance projects, and provides guidance to junior colleagues.
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Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit the cover letter alongside your CV, outlining your relevant experience, skills and motivations for applying for the role.

Please note that the closing date for applications is Monday, 19 October 2026, midday.

 

The position 

Reporting into the Head of Group Financial Planning & Strategy, you will play a critical role in driving the financial performance of the company through high-quality financial planning, analysis and strategic support. 

As part of a small, recently established and ambitious team based in RES’ global headquarters, this high-profile role offers a great opportunity to make a real impact, with regular exposure to senior leadership.  You will work closely with a range of global stakeholders, including the Head of Group Finance, Group CFO, leaders of RES’ business units (Development, Construction, Services and Digital Solutions) and the Group Accounting and Treasury teams.

 

Key responsibilities:

 

  • Play a core role in the delivery of monthly reporting to the Group Executive on the company’s financial performance, including PBT forecast, risks and opportunities, and liquidity; plus quarterly reporting to shareholders on strategically important topics
  • Perform thorough and accurate financial analysis on complex datasets, and derive strategic recommendations to the business
  • Act as a strategic finance partner to one or more of the business units, building strong relationships and providing insightful financial analysis to support decision-making and drive performance 
  • Play a core role in the annual strategy, business plan and budget process, working with the business units to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives  
  • Lead discrete strategic finance projects with cross-functional teams, such as evaluation of investment strategy or NPV analysis for cost-saving initiatives, and present findings to senior leaders 
  • Drive improvements in P&L and cash forecasting tools 
  • Support the establishment of new, optimised FP&A processes following the global ERP implementation 
  • Provide guidance and support to junior colleagues  
  • Bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset to identify risks and opportunities early and facilitate data-driven decisions 

 

Knowledge

 

  • Comprehensive understanding of financial statements and their interdependencies
  • Understanding of liquidity and working capital
  • Knowledge of key business drivers in development, construction and/or operations in the renewable energy industry is highly desirable

Skills

  • Strong financial analysis skills, including interrogation of financial statements and financial models
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills – able to translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-financial audiences
  • Project management skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Experience & Qualifications

  • Experience in the renewable energy industry is highly desirable
  • FP&A experience in a complex international business is desirable

Qualifications

  • University degree in a numerate or business subject, or equivalent industry experience
  • CFA or other relevant finance qualifications are beneficial but not a requirement

 

At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.

 

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Skills Required

  • University degree in a numerate or business subject, or equivalent industry experience
  • Comprehensive understanding of financial statements and their interdependencies
  • Understanding of liquidity and working capital
  • Strong financial analysis skills, including financial statement and financial model analysis
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-influencing skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Project management skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
  • Renewable energy industry experience
  • FP&A experience in a complex international business
  • Knowledge of business drivers in renewable energy development, construction, and/or operations
  • CFA or other relevant finance qualification
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The Company
HQ: Kings Langley
3,506 Employees
Year Founded: 1981

What We Do

RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, working across 24 countries and active in wind, solar, energy storage, green hydrogen, transmission, and distribution. An industry innovator for over 40 years, RES has delivered more than 27 GW of renewable energy projects across the globe and plans to bring more than 22 GW of new capacity online in the next five years. As a service provider, RES has the skills and experience in asset management, operations and maintenance (O&M), and spare parts – supporting 41GW of renewable assets across 1,300 sites. RES brings to the market a range of purposeful, practical technology-based products and digital solutions designed to maximise investment and deployment of renewable energy. RES is the power behind a clean energy future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy bringing together global experience, passion, and the innovation of its 4,500 people to transform the way energy is generated, stored and supplied.

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