Manager Finance & Control

About the Role

The Manager Finance & Control is responsible for the financial strategy, financial health, and risk management of Balanz. This role ensures a solid financial foundation for growth, supports risk decisions in sustainable energy projects, optimizes financing structures, and ensures Balanz remains financially future-proof in a rapidly changing energy market.

This is a startup environment where a hands-on approach is essential. The Manager Finance & Control plays a crucial role in setting up, organizing, and professionalizing both internal and external financial processes, including reporting structures, project financials, banking relationships, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Management & Organization Building

• Ensure transparent communication with management, shareholders, and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with banks, investors, auditors, partners, and external financial specialists
• Set up collaborations with internal teams (project development, operations, sales) and establish clear financial frameworks

Risk Management & Governance

• Develop risk management structures for corporate finance
• Implement robust financial processes, controls, and systems
• Oversee insurance, contractual obligations, and financial due diligence

Financial Strategy & Operations

• Develop and execute Balanz's long-term financial strategy
• Prepare financial plans, annual budgets, cash flow projections, and multi-year models
• Identify financial opportunities and risks within the energy market, including subsidies, taxes, and regulations

Financing & Capital Structure

• Optimize the company's capital structure
• Structure and negotiate corporate financing (bank loans, investment funds, leasing, PPAs, etc.)
• Maintain relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and other financial stakeholders
• Maximize financing opportunities through relevant subsidies

Project & Asset Financials

• Monitor financial performance of energy assets (e.g., solar roofs, battery projects, sustainability projects)
• Evaluate financial business cases for new projects
• Cost optimization and revenue analysis of operational assets

Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations, including tax legislation and sustainability requirements
• Manage audit processes and internal control systems

Operational & Strategic Collaboration

• Strategic partner for management and shareholders
• Provide input on corporate strategy, market positioning, and growth plans
• Guide M&A activities, partnerships, joint ventures, and new business models

Required Qualifications

Experience & Education

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent
• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in energy, infrastructure, real estate, or financial sector
• Experience in senior financial roles (Finance Director, Manager Finance & Control)
• Knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, tax legislation, and compliance
• Experience with investment funds, project financing, or sustainable energy projects is a strong plus

Competencies & Skills

• Strategic financial insight with strong operational awareness
• Experience with project financing and/or energy or infrastructure projects
• Excellent analytical and modeling skills
• Strong negotiation skills and stakeholder management
• Proactive problem-solving, planning, and prioritization
• Strong communication skills, connecting, and decisive

Personal Profile

• Entrepreneurial, able to build scalably
• Comfortable in a growing organization with a hands-on mentality
• Focused on sustainability and future-proof value creation
• Strong sense of responsibility and integrity

Balanz Energy is working exclusively with kWh People to fill this position. Interested or have questions? Please contact Thedo Boer via [email protected] or +31 6 51831834.