FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (F/M/D) | IGNITIS RENEWABLES

As a Financial Controller at Ignitis Renewables, you will be responsible for overseeing financial controls, month-end closing, and comprehensive financial reporting for the Renewables Group. Your key tasks will include ensuring quality financial reporting across subsidiaries, developing reporting solutions to guide decision-making, analyzing asset performance, and managing financial projections and variance reports.

To qualify for the Financial Controller position at Ignitis Renewables, candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Math, Economics, or a similar field. Certifications such as ACCA or CFA are advantageous. Additionally, at least two years of experience in finance or financial control is required, along with a solid understanding of accounting principles and analytical prowess.

The Financial Controller at Ignitis Renewables plays a pivotal role in decision-making by developing new reporting solutions that provide critical insights based on financial projections and key performance indicators (KPIs). You will analyze renewable asset performance and present your findings to stakeholders, enabling informed strategic choices that align with the company’s vision.

Ignitis Renewables fosters professional growth through extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs tailored for their employees. As a Financial Controller, you will have access to resources that help you refine your skills and knowledge in finance, contributing to both your personal and professional development while partaking in impactful projects.

You can expect a collaborative and innovative work environment as a Financial Controller at Ignitis Renewables. The company embraces a hybrid work model, promoting flexibility with working hours. You will join an international team dedicated to tackling dynamic renewable energy projects while contributing to sustainable energy solutions.

When responding to this question, detail specific instances where you managed month-end closing activities. Discuss the tools you used, how you ensured the accuracy of financial statements, and any challenges you encountered along the way, emphasizing your analytical skills and attention to detail.

In your answer, emphasize the importance of time management and organization. Discuss strategies you use to prioritize tasks, such as deadlines and dependencies, and provide examples of how you've successfully managed multiple reporting requests simultaneously in the past.

Share your analytical approach to financial data, including the methodologies you use and tools that aid your analyses. Discuss how you distill complex data into clear, actionable insights, illustrating your abilities through past experiences where your presentations influenced business decisions.

When addressing this question, demonstrate your understanding of IFRS standards and their relevance to financial reporting. Provide specific examples of when you've applied these principles in your previous roles and the outcome of those applications.

In your response, discuss the methods you utilize to identify and assess financial risks, such as supplier credit risk analysis. Provide examples of strategies you’ve implemented to mitigate these risks and the results of your actions.

List the software and tools you’ve used that are relevant for financial reporting, such as ERP systems or financial modeling tools. Explain how you've utilized them to enhance efficiency and accuracy in your work.

Share a specific project where you took the lead on a financial initiative, detailing your responsibilities and the steps you took to ensure its success. Highlight any challenges faced and how you overcame them, demonstrating leadership and team collaboration.

Discuss your strategies for translating intricate financial concepts into understandable terms for non-financial stakeholders, perhaps through the use of visual aids or simplified language. Provide an example where this strategy was successfully employed.

Illustrate your contributions to improving financial processes by discussing specific initiatives you implemented. Focus on the problems they addressed, the efficiencies gained, and how they benefited your previous organizations.

Express your enthusiasm for the sustainability aspect of Ignitis Renewables' mission and how it aligns with your values. Discuss how your skills, experience, and aspirations make you a good fit for the company culture, and showcase your desire to contribute to impactful green energy projects.