Finance Manager

Do you want to join a global leader in renewable energy infrastructure investments?

Help us make a big green impact in the energy space. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need people to help us make our vision a reality. Since our founding in 2012, we have grown to become the largest dedicated renewable energy fund manager globally and seek to continue our growth towards raising EUR 100bn by 2030.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is looking for a Finance Manager to join the Finance Team in Tokyo, Japan.

The Position

• CIP has ambitious growth plans globally and in Asia Pacific region over the coming years. CIP expects to have EUR 100bn under management by 2030 making it one of the largest renewable infrastructure funds in the world.
• CIP's Flagship Fund has identified Japan as its main target market and are developing several potential offshore / onshore wind projects.
• You will interface closely with CISC Global, CISC APAC counterparts and CIP Deal & Investment Management Teams to support the finance and accounting needs of portfolio of entities for the various renewable energy projects in Japan.
• In your daily work, you will work closely with finance professionals and outsourced vendors within Japan to ensure compliance to reporting requirements and adherence to policies.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Project Controlling Support:
• Project cost controlling, budgeting, financial monitoring, and reporting
• Establishment or maintenance of project WBS and rolling forecasts
• Project timeline reporting in conjunction with PMO. Outlining impact of corresponding change in project timing and/or assumptions on budget and forecast
• Contract management reviews and commitment tracking
• Procurement activity reporting specifically focused on commitment and contingent liabilities (where applicable) reporting.
• Vendor management and cash flow management
• Performance monitoring reporting
• Debt covenant compliance monitoring and reporting (for later-stage projects)
• Support internal and external audits

• Financial management of the project entities will consist of, but not limited to:
• Manage reporting, controlling, and accounting (internal and external).
• Manage external service providers carrying out finance, accounting and administration deliverables (incl. PTP, CTR, tax compliance, Company Secretary, and other finance workstreams)
• Manage cash and treasury management (includes forecasting, active cashflow management.

• Tax:
• Managing the team to ensure tax compliance for Japan entities.
• Working with Tax and Legal teams in DK on project structuring/ restructuring, and tax issues which may arise.

• Compliance reporting:
• Manage service providers to ensure compliance reporting such as tax and other statutory filings.

• Other Ad-hoc projects as they come up.

The successful candidate

• At least bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, business, or other relevant fields. CPA qualified preferred.
• 6 - 8 years of experience in audit, project controlling, financial controlling, or consultancy in renewables, utilities, or infrastructure space.
• Project related experience is a must.
• Motivated by building best practices, solving complex issues, and growing the finance function.
• High ability to prioritize assignments and manage short deadlines.
• Team player with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and inputs and able communicate effectively with stakeholders.

*Please note that this is a fixed term contract and not a permemnant contract role.

CIP offers an attractive compensation package and exceptional career prospects across the region as well as globally. Please upload cover letter, resume, and transcripts as soon as possible as interviews will be held on an ongoing basis as applications are received.

For any inquiries about the position, please contact CIP's APAC hiring manager, Madhuri Mohanagopal, by email.

Building value that matters
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is a fund management company founded in 2012, which currently has 11 funds and approximately EUR 25 billion under management. CIP's current investments include a wide range of energy infrastructure assets including offshore wind, onshore wind, solar PV, biomass and energy from waste, transmission, distribution, and other energy assets like reserve capacity and storage. We are pioneers with a proven track record from some of the world's largest offshore wind projects and other major energy projects in Europe, the US, and Asia Pacific. Our team of more than 400 specialists with more than 30 nationalities has a unique combination of industrial skills and investment experience covering all aspects and phases of energy infrastructure investments, project execution and asset management.

A career at CIP means you will have the opportunity to develop and utilize new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people around the world. At CIP, we are empowering people to innovate and invest for a better and greener future. With employees in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, CIP is a global business. A role in the team will expose you to a dynamic

working environment and the opportunity to contribute to high-profile transactions whilst working in a business with the best people in the industry. Visit our website to learn more about us.

CIP's commitment to diversity and inclusion
CIP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

CIP strives for the best results. A diverse workforce allows CIP to achieve these results through different approaches and solutions to task execution and problem solving.

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Job type:
Fixed Term Contract

Working hours:
Full-time

Application deadline:
10/07/2024

Location:
Tokyo, Japan

Contacts: Madhuri Mohanagopal

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Office address:
Gdanskgade 18, Nordhavn 2150 Copenhagen