Description
financial planning
budget forecasting
liquidity management
investment governance
performance analysis
strategy development
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and matrix to the Region Chief Operating Officer (dotted line), being a key member of the Regional Leadership team, the Regional Head of Finance APAC will hold end-to-end accountability for financial leadership across the region. You will drive financial strategy, investment governance, and commercial performance, providing senior-level partnership and insight to regional business leaders and Lightsource bp corporate leadership alike. This role is critical in embedding best-in-class financial processes and ensuring alignment of regional financial goals with global corporate strategy.
- Provide visibility on financial metrics of the regional P&L and CAPEX (DEVEX & Construction)
- Manage Liquidity and working capital cycle for the region.
- Analyse financial performance against budget, forecast and KPIs.
- Develop and implement financial strategies that support the regional and corporate objectives of Lightsource bp.
- Evaluate potential investments, acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
- Collaborate with regional leadership to identify opportunities for growth, cost optimisation, and efficiency improvements.
- Work closely with the Regional Chief Operating Officer and forming part of their leadership team
- Facilitate communication and alignment between regional finance and corporate finance function
- Serve as an advisor to the Regional COO on key business decisions and initiatives.
- Lead the region financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Close relationships with Operations, Strategy, Portfolio Planning, FP&A, ARC and People & Culture to support overall business objectives.
- Coordinate the Investment Committee and Investment Governance processes for the region (liaising with Development, Structured Finance and Risk for Assurance).
- Provide Insights and recommendations to the regional COO for improving financial performance and achieving business goals.
Requirements
mba
cpa
sap
renewable energy
stakeholder management
leadership
This senior leadership role requires strategic vision, strong stakeholder management across multiple countries, and a decisive approach to financial risk and opportunity management in a complex and fast-evolving renewable energy landscape.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and financial expertise.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent. MBA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification highly desirable.
- Experience partnering with joint ventures, treasury, and structured finance.
- Deep knowledge of financial regulations, investment governance and financial reporting.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, drive commercial value and manage financial risks strategically.
- Strong integrity, ethical standards, and a collaborative “can-do” approach.
- Proficiency in financial software and systems, including ERP / SAP is a plus.
- Exceptional leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Present insights and analysis to regional and corporate leadership.
- Minimum of 5 years Extensive experience in similar senior finance leadership roles.
- Significant exposure to the renewable energy sector or energy markets is strongly preferred.
Benefits
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.
Training + Development
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