Head of Group Controlling (all genders)

Offshore wind energy - the pillar of our future energy supply!

Skyborn Renewables is a pioneer and leading offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience and a track record of approx. 7 GW developed around the globe to date. The competencies of our 300 employees cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, construction management and asset management. Our headquarters are located in Bremen, directly on the banks of the river Weser.

Do you want to make a difference? To advance the energy transition in an international and growing business field? Skyborn Renewables offers you the opportunity to do so.

If you are a seasoned financial professional with a passion for renewable energy and a track record of successfully leading financial functions in a global context, we encourage you to apply for this key leadership role in our dynamic organization.

This role will be based in our Skyborn office in Hamburg, Germany. You will report directly to our Chief Finance Officer (CFO).

Head of Group Controlling (all genders)

Your future tasks:

• Lead and coordinate Skyborn’s financial-, corporate- and project controlling activities, ensuring adherence to group accounting principles and corporate policies.
• Mentor and develop the controlling team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Oversee the preparation and analysis of monthly financial reporting, providing accurate and timely reporting to support strategic decision-making at corporate and project level.
• Collaborate closely with our headquarter accounting team and regional finance teams to ensure consistency in financial reporting and alignment with corporate timetables and guidance.
• Manage financial planning and budgeting processes for the group, analyzing variances and providing insights to enhance financial performance.
• Develop and implement internal controls, policies, and procedures in the controlling function to safeguard assets and optimize operational efficiency.
• Work closely with project developers and project directors to monitor project financials, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support the Head of Accounting with the performance of the external audit.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices, providing relevant insights to the leadership team.

Your profile:

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or similar.
• Proven experience and expertise within financial controlling.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of international accounting standards IFRS and HGB regulations.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with financial software and systems SAP S/4HANA knowledge beneficial, but not a requirement.
• Effective communication skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluent English and ideally German language skills.

Our benefits:

• Permanent employment in an international company that is continuously expanding
• Mobile office regulation of 40% per week
• 30 days of vacation, extended with possible unpaid vacation days, afternoon off on your own birthday
• Open doors and room for your own ideas in a friendly, modern working environment
• Further education and training opportunities
• Company bicycle leasing (business bike) and company fitness (EGYM Wellpass or Hansefit)
• Central office location with direct access to public transportation
• Extraordinary company celebrations and team events 
• Other employee benefits: capital-forming benefits, subsidized company pension plan, bonus for employees who recruit employees

We look forward to receiving your application!