Head of Gbs Finance & Tax Reporting Italy

Head of GBS Finance & Tax Reporting Italy

• Full-time

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution - we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there’s more work to be done - that’s why we need you to join us.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Processing of the day-to-day transactions, including banking, treasury, payroll, accounts receivable and payable functions including ownership and management of the electronic invoicing portal.
• Ensure robust tax compliance and reporting to include, as appropriate, VAT / PAYE / indirect taxes, withholding taxes, corporate taxes, and duties.
• Oversee and coordinate on key compliance requirements in Field Italia.
• Preparation and review of project / contract data for revenue and cost recognition recording purposes.
• Preparation and review of contract-related balances (deferred revenue, WIP and accruals).
• Support both central and business unit staff, including project development and management teams in the commercial business as required.
• Preparation of management accounts, including income statement, balance sheet, and variance analysis and production of detailed monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Adherence to the month end close process and ensuring deadlines are met in a timely manner.
• Assist the FP&A Manager in providing insightful commentary into reported financial performance.
• Assist with the annual audit process including the preparation of all relevant audit and tax information and liaising with the Group auditors.
• Provide support with the due diligence process for the project SPV’s.
• Assist with systems improvement and develop internal reporting to improve management information.
• Working closely as a business partner with the business unit heads, including interpreting and communicating financial data to non-financial managers.
• Interface closely with Business Development, Engineering, Legal and other departments to help guide projects move forward quickly and efficiently from an accounting perspective.
• Working with the divisional heads to identify the key risks and opportunities, issues, trends and potential.
• Liaising with third party tax, accounting and legal advisors where necessary.
• Exploring alternatives within the business to improve profitability.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as requested by the Business Controller (Development Projects).

Qualifications

• 6 - 10 years’ experience in relevant field.
• Fully Qualified Accountant or equivalent.
• Operational experience of SAP 4HANA will be useful.
• Open, clear communicator who enjoys working collaboratively and independently.
• Great leader with a clear vision, high standards and knowledge about how to get people motivated, aligned, and delivering.
• Very organized person with tried and tested methods for keeping on top of a varied workload.
• Enthusiastic, curious, and knowledgeable about the renewable energy industry.
• Good communicator with internal and external relationships.
• Positive attitude with strong emphasis on high quality deliverables.
• Advanced Excel knowledge, with strong data manipulation and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of all relevant local GAAP and IFRS.

Additional Information

• Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.