Job Location: Aukera office in Bucharest / Remote (Hybrid)

Background to Aukera

Aukera is a Renewable Energy Company (IPP) with offices in Bucharest, London, Edinburgh, Rome and Berlin.

We pride ourselves on our values and working environment. Our staff are friendly and caring, very professional and dedicated, and committed to making a real impact on the environment.

We look for people who are high performers, whatever their field, and who are self-motivated. As a growing company, we need people who are prepared to take ownership and drive improvements, who have respect for each other, and collaborate effectively. We value diversity and are proud to have an international team spread across Europe covering 14 nationalities, with around 30% female employees.

Job Description

The Role

The FP&A Analyst will be responsible for supporting the delivery of timely and accurate analysis, insights, and reporting on a wide range of financial and strategic matters. The successful candidate will be a key member of the finance team, playing a pivotal role in ensuring business activities are aligned with Aukera’s financial goals as well as shaping processes and procedures. This is a great opportunity to collaborate across different functions, developing relationships and becoming a key point of contact within the finance team, and produce high-quality analysis to influence business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis and maintain financial models to support the ongoing budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis and provide succinct explanations and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly reports to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Support the annual budgeting process by gathering inputs from various functions, analysing and consolidating data, conducting review sessions with budget owners, and ensuring delivery of a robust plan.
• Build and maintain relationships across various functions to monitor performance and deliver accurate budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Deliver actionable insights and analysis to support long-term strategic planning and aid the business in making informed decisions.
• Implement best practices to ensure accurate reporting and identify opportunities to improve existing processes, systems, and controls.

Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant degree and/or qualification in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis and reporting (with exposure to the energy industry a plus).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Romanian and English.
• Advanced competency with Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
• Proficiency or prior experience in financial modelling would be desirable.
• Prior experience with NetSuite would be advantageous.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Annual leave up to 28 days (depending on experience) plus public holidays