International Division Deputy CFO | Renewable Energy

Please note that an English CV is required to apply for this role.

Shizen Energy Group was founded in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear crisis to develop renewable power projects in Japan in 2011. With our purpose to take action for the blue planet, we have successfully developed 1 GW of renewable power projects. Ten years after our founding, and with our purpose more resonant than ever as Japan and other countries shift to net zero, we founded Shizen International Inc., with the intention to accelerate the renewable transition in Asia and around the world.  We are actively developing renewable projects in several countries being Brazil, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand. In addition to utility-scale projects, we are increasingly providing renewable energy directly to corporate offtakers. We feel privileged to be involved in increasing numbers of renewable projects with like-minded partners, customers and citizens, and would welcome new opportunities to support your renewable energy objectives.

Learn more about our Purpose

Key Appeal Points

About us:

- Exposure to the growing renewable energy business internationally
- Collaborating with our overseas entities and people of various backgrounds
- Wide scope to provide input on the running of financial processes
- Open to flexible working style (flexible hours and remote working permitted). 

About you:

- Highly motivated individual that is purpose-driven and acts on the organization's key values of trust, integrity, challenge, enjoying our planet
- Someone who has good people skills, can work with people from various countries and backgrounds and is a capable manager
- Proven track record in accounting & controlling with a good balance of capabilities and a hands-on mindset.

Job Description

Act as Deputy to the CFO and to head the Controlling function of Shizen International in Tokyo, Japan and its subsidiaries to:

• Assist the CFO in managing the overall financial operations of the Group
• Support, challenge and drive the financial decisions and priorities of the various businesses
• Help develop and implement financial strategies

• Help oversee budgeting/forecasting/liquidity management processes and creating financial reports for financial reporting and budgeting processes (including our accounting service providers) to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Help develop and implement financial strategies, policies and procedures to ensure fiscal accountability.
2. Monitor and analyse financial performance, providing guidance and recommendations to the CFO and other senior-level management.
3. Oversee the preparation of financial statements, reports and analysis to assess the financial performance of the organisation and provide guidance for decision-making.
4. Manage the budgeting process, ensure compliance with internal controls, and coordinate financial audits.
5. Lead the development of short- and long-term financial plans and forecasts.
6. Monitor the development and implementation of accounting systems and controls to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data.
7. Review and approve monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting (both internal and external).
8. Develop and oversee tax strategies and plans to ensure compliance with local regulations together with our accounting service providers and tax service providers..
9. Maintain relationships with external auditors, bankers and other financial institutions.
10. Advise/support on investments, mergers and acquisitions, disposals and other financial transactions.
11. Oversee all treasury activities - in particular paying close attention to liquidity management and forecasting across the group.
12. Take a leading role in the implementation of a new ERP system across the Group.
13. Drive and support effective working relationships across Shizen Energy and to support the Shizen International CxO team.

Skills and Experiences

【Required】

Skills and Experiences

• At least 12 years of combined accounting, finance, and consolidation experience, with a proven track record as a financial controller
• Chartered Accountant qualification (CPA, ACCA, ACA/CA or equivalent)
• Experience in preparing and/or reviewing consolidated financial statements under IFRS
• Experience in designing and implementing controls over financial reporting
• Experience in treasury management
• Experience in financial risk management
• FP&A (budgeting/forecasting) experience
• Strong team management skills

Language

Fluent English is required.

【Preferred】

• Previous work experience in one of the "Big 4" or comparable accounting firms
• Knowledge and experience of auditing & governance
• Experience in a related role within the Renewable Energy industry
• Experience working for a startup or a "Unicorn" company