Career

Financial Operations Manager

Location: Bucharest, Romania  

Reports to: Managing Director

We are seeking an experienced Financial Manager Operations to take ownership of project-level budgeting, payment authorisation, and financial controls across our solar PV and BESS portfolio in Romania. This role sits at the intersection of project finance and day-to-day operations, ensuring all expenditures are properly sanctioned, accurately tracked, and promptly escalated when thresholds are approached.

Key Responsibilities

•    Set and maintain project-level operational budgets in coordination with the Managing Director and project teams

•    Exercise signing authority for payment transfers and financial commitments within approved budget limits

•    Supervise and validate payments to EPC contractors, verifying invoices against contract milestones, progress certificates, and drawdown conditions

•    Review and approve payments to O&M providers, grid operators, and other project partners, ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance

•    Monitor budget consumption on an ongoing basis and maintain clear variance tracking across all cost lines

•    Identify and escalate budget exceedances or material risks to senior management in a timely manner with supporting analysis

•    Prepare and present regular financial reporting for management, lenders, and shareholders

•    Support audit processes and ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with Romanian accounting standards and lender requirements

Qualifications & Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; professional qualification (ACCA, CFA, or equivalent) a plus

•    Minimum 4–6 years of experience in financial management, project finance, or controlling, ideally in infrastructure, energy,or construction

•    Experience with EPC contract payment structures, milestone-based disbursements, or lender drawdown processes is highly desirable

•    Strong command of budgeting, variance analysis, and financial controls

•    Romanian (mandatory) and English (required)

•    High integrity, discretion with sensitive financial data, and comfort operating with signing authority

What We Offer

•    Competitive salary package and company car or car allowance

•    A senior, trusted role with real financial authority in a growing international energy company

•    Professional development and exposure to utility-scale project finance across CEE

 

To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter to office@kraftfeld.energy.