Business Analyst to renewable energy company

European Energy is a green company in exponential growth. We develop, construct, and operate projects within solar- (PV) and wind farms globally, as well as Power-to-X. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your new team

You will be part of Group Budgeting and Internal Reporting which is a small team of currently four fulltime employees. We are responsible for our financial data warehouse, collecting and using financial data to deliver financial insight and high-quality reports, as well as internal budgeting, aiming to link our financially guided measures to the market (EBITDA and profit) directly to the performance of our core business.

The current team is highly skilled with many years of experience within budgeting, reporting, and planning, and they are eager to pass on their knowledge and provide a unique learning opportunity for a new colleague. The team is international and the tone is informal.

How you will create an impact

As Business Analyst in our Finance department, your role will focus on the budgeting process on group level and as a Business Partner to specific business units. This includes implementing and controlling budgeting templates, consolidation, reporting, monthly follow-up, analysis, scenarios, and forecasting. You will also work on continuously improving the reporting processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Over time, you will act as a liaison between the Finance department and other departments, working with a broad range of stakeholders and fostering cross-functional collaboration, to ensure alignment and provide guidance on budgeting and planning best practices. You will also get the opportunity to take part in internal projects, if interested, such as implementation of OneStream.

A typical day

• You gather budget inputs from relevant stakeholders and ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
• You consolidate departmental budgets into a comprehensive group budget.
• You develop accurate financial forecasts and scenario analysis in collaboration with department heads.
• You monitor and track budget execution to ensure adherence to the budgetary guidelines and policies.
• You conduct sensitivity analysis and evaluate the impact on the organisation’s financial performance, including providing recommendations on financial strategies.
• You analyse budget and forecast variances, identify trends, and present actionable insights and recommendations to management.
• You develop and maintain reporting frameworks, generate financial reports and dashboards, and conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and address management inquiries.

With us, you get

• You will get a unique learning and development opportunity, joining a highly skilled team, and you will get the possibility of influencing how we will manage our global budgeting and reporting processes going forward.
• You will build up a network across the organisation, working with many talented stakeholders across the organization and at all levels.
• You will be part of a truly international environment. With more than 41 nationalities represented in our HQ office you will hear a lot of different languages when you walk down the hallway.
• You will have ample opportunity to engage socially across the departments. We have a monthly Friday event, free gym in the basement, squash court, as well as sport events such as running club, football club, and mountain bike. 
• You will have a lot of development opportunities and the chance to build a career in European Energy – a company in rapid growth.

To thrive in this position

It is important that you are curios to learn and build on your existing knowledge base. You are not afraid of reaching out to stakeholders and colleagues or asking questions if in doubt. Moreover, it is good if you have an understanding of financial reports and bookkeeping (debit/credit).

Ideally, you also identify with the following:

• You have a business degree within Finance.
• You have good IT skills, and perhaps you have experience working with an ERP system.
• You have an analytical mindset and are comfortable in a role that offers support to the business.
• You are fully proficient in English.
• If you have experience working with data management and Power BI that is a plus.

European Energy at a glance – The Power of Tomorrow, Today

European Energy is a Danish privately owned company founded in 2004. We operate all the way from development, construction, operation and selling of wind- and photovoltaic (PV) farms on land as well as offshore globally. Further, we work with development of the future energy solutions, e.g. Power-to-X. We have a solid collaboration with local stakeholders and want to involve all parts in the process.

We are now more than 700 employees with 40 nationalities represented in 20 countries. We all work for our common goal to be the most innovative partner within the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Read more about our work here or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Workplace: Søborg, Copenhagen

Manager: Director, Head of Group Budgeting and Internal Reporting – Anders Lykke Jacobsen

Apply: Send your CV including your motivation for the job via the “Apply” button. We invite to interviews on a continuous basis, so please send your application as soon as possible.

Contact person: For more information and if you have any questions, you can reach out to Talent Acquisition Partner, Caroline Greve Grønhøj, [email protected]