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Lightsource Bp Powered By Hassan Allam

Finance Manager

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Lightsource Bp Powered By Hassan Allam
Develops, finances, builds and operates utility‑scale solar power projects in Egypt via a strategic JV.
Management of financial compliance, reporting, analysis, and business partnering for UK & Ireland projects at Lightsource bp.
12d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Project development
Financing
Construction services
Operations & Maintenance
Engineering
Permitting
Long‑term asset operation
Power Purchase Agreements
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Utilities
Commercial
Residential
Industrial
Buildings
Solar
Role
What you would be doing
monthly close
financial reporting
audit schedules
accounting processes
ledger management
vat compliance
  • Lead the monthly and year-end close for all development and construction entities (i.e., UK, Ireland and Trinidad & Tobago (“T&T”)).
  • Support business development, divestments and other transactional activities.
  • Work effectively as part of a team, share information with relevant parties
  • Assist the Financial Controller Northern EMEA and Corporate and Regional Finance Director in improving processes that allow acceleration of month end activities providing more scope for review.
  • Contribute to regional change initiatives and continual improvement projects.
  • Act as a key finance partner for regional projects and initiatives.
  • Prepare statutory accounts and audit schedules for defined scope.
  • Set high standards of performance for yourself and the broader finance team
  • Support the Financial Controller Northern EMEA and Corporate and Regional Finance Director in the roll out of new accounting processes, systems, and SOX-compliant protocols.
  • Collaborate with the broader finance and business teams to achieve organisational goals.
  • Take ownership of ledger entries and maintain a hands-on approach as required.
  • Liaise with external auditors, internal stakeholders, owners, and lenders as required.
  • Validate and review payroll, ensuring all related payments (PAYE, NIC, pensions) are accurate and timely.
  • Ensure adherence to financial policies and external regulatory requirements.
  • Produce timely and accurate financial reports for all UK & Ireland entities.
  • Continually improve procedures and controls for transaction processing.
  • Register new companies for VAT and liaise with local tax authorities as needed.
  • Maintain underlying accounting records in line with best practices.
  • Present monthly management and construction reports (including actual versus budget analysis) to senior stakeholders.
  • Provide ad hoc financial support, including SAP, payments, and project accounting.
  • Prepare monthly liquidity templates; liaise with relevant stakeholders on Devex and cash requirements.
  • Oversee VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, and Intrastat processes and submissions.
  • Support the implementation of new accounting processes and SOX-compliant protocols.
  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders to update the monthly development and construction report for all the projects (i.e., UK, Ireland, T&T, Azerbaijan)
  • Provide support across Northern EMEA and Corporate entities, as necessary
What you bring
ms excel
advanced excel
problem solving
management accounting
sap s/4hana
vat
  • Ability to pick up systems and processes quickly
  • Good understanding of VAT and preparing statutory accounts.
  • Positive can-do attitude, ability to maintain a positive attitude in demanding situations
  • Demonstrate excellent MS Excel skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to recognise and question anomalies
  • Qualified accountant (3–5 years' post-qualification experience).
  • Keen problem solver and propose effective solutions
  • Excellent management accounting and analysis skills.
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA and advanced MS Excel.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, dealing with different levels in the organisation
  • Ability to organise workload and prioritise to maximum effect
Benefits
  • Flexible approach in a fast-paced business
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
$3+ Billion
Project Financing
Financed over $3 billion globally under its solar platform.
2+ GW Built
Global Capacity
Built more than 2 gigawatts of solar capacity globally.
  • Founded in 2018 as a joint venture between global solar developer and regional infrastructure leader to spearhead Egypt’s solar transition.
  • Deploys end-to-end solar power solutions—from development and financing to construction and long-term operation.
  • Draws on decades of regional construction expertise and global solar experience to deliver complex utility-scale projects.
  • Focuses on commercial and industrial clients, tailoring power purchase agreements to customer needs.
  • Combines global supply-chain leverage with local execution, tailoring projects to meet client needs.
  • Operates within a broader solar platform that has financed and built significant capacity globally.
  • Part of bp’s full acquisition in 2024, joining a pipeline with tens of gigawatts and global renewable reach.
Culture + Values
  • Safety is integral to everything we do. We take full responsibility for creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our people and our world.
  • We are a company with uncompromising integrity and business ethics. We achieve our ambitions by doing the right thing in an honest, fair, and responsible way, with and by our employees and business partners, every time.
  • We respect the law, support universal human rights, protect people and the environment, and benefit the communities where we work. We respect each team member's individuality and privacy, and do not tolerate discrimination.
  • As a renewable energy company, we are part of the energy transition. We have set out a sustainability framework to ensure we remain aligned with our goals and continuously improve.
  • We adopt a solutions-driven mindset throughout our entire business, to stay ahead of the game in an ever-changing global energy landscape.
Environment + Sustainability
4.4 TWh
Renewable Energy Generated
Produced 4.4 terawatt-hours of renewable energy, significantly contributing to global clean energy supplies.
95%
Responsible Supply Chain
Ensured 95% of key suppliers underwent rigorous responsible supply-chain due diligence.
72%
Agrivoltaics Integration
72% of operational U.S. assets integrate agrivoltaics, supporting sustainable agriculture practices.
15% Reduction
Emissions Reduction
Achieved a 15% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2023 levels.
  • Avoided 2,640,000 tCO2e emissions through renewable energy generation in 2024.
  • Developed 3 GW of new assets, increasing cumulative global capacity to 11.8 GW.
  • Energised the first battery energy storage project (Tiln Farm, UK) in 2024.
  • Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity per MW developed by 17% compared to 2021.
  • Cut reported vehicle accidents by 55% from 2023 to 2024; internal recordable injury frequency 0.36, external 0.78.
  • Aligned under bp’s net-zero-by-2050 ambition for Scope 1 & 2, and lifecycle carbon intensity of energy products.
Inclusion & Diversity
2022 Award
Solar Diversity Recognition
Recognized for commitment to diversity in the solar industry.
2024 Report
Gender Pay Gap Data
Published the latest report on gender pay gap analysis.
  • VIBES programme (Volunteering, Inclusivity, Belonging, Equality, Society) drives openness, creative thinking, global collaboration and equity.
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion mission statement underpins team‑building, leadership cultivation and inclusive workplace culture.
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