Consolidation Expert

Join us as we work to unlock the value of offshore wind! JERA Nex bp is a new joint venture between JERA, Japan’s largest power generation company, and bp, one of the world’s leading energy companies. Established to unlock the potential of offshore wind across the globe, our talented team, exciting pipeline and solid capital commitment give us the potential to become one of the world’s most successful offshore wind companies. 

We entered the market with a portfolio of operational and development assets, alongside the resources, capabilities and resilience to deliver offshore wind energy at scale. 

Why this role matters 

In this role, you will be part of the consolidation team within the Accounting department, reporting directly to the Head of Account and working closely with team members. The consolidation team will be responsible for managing the global consolidation process for a complex international organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial reporting under IFRS. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, proven experience in financial consolidations, and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse international teams.

In this role you will: 

1. Financial Consolidation: Perform the global consolidation process for a complex multinational organization, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.

2. Assist in set-up of Group Reporting: Assist the implementation partner of Group Reporting in setting-up the consolidation of the new JERA NEX BP JV Group.

3. Financial Reporting: Compile and review financial reports and data used in preparing financial statements and disclosures.

4. Currency Translation: Analyze and validate the impact of foreign currency translations on financial results.

5. Audit Coordination: Coordinate and review financial statements and external audits for international subsidiaries and groups.

6. System Management: Manage consolidation-related activities such as changes to the global chart of accounts, entity reporting hierarchies, and consolidation mappings.

7. Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve consolidation issues, ensuring strong communication and timely resolution with global colleagues.

8. Compliance: Ensure all financial activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

To be successful in the role you will bring: 

·        Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;

·        Extensive experience in financial consolidation within multinational organizations, ideally with exposure to complex group structures.

·        Strong knowledge of IFRS and multinational reporting requirements.

·        Proficiency with consolidation and reporting systems

·        Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.

·        Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across international teams.

·        Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

What you can expect from us: 

Working at JERA Nex bp means being part of a global leader in offshore wind, where innovation, collaboration, and sustainability drive everything we do. You’ll enjoy: 

• A collaborative and inclusive work culture, with space for team-building and social activities 

• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home, with regular in-person connection 

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a fast-growing international company. 

As we build our company, we are driven by:  

Care for each other and our world – we leave egos at the door, are inclusive, collaborative and open to new ideas 

A spirit of ingenuity - we are pioneers and innovators making the impossible possible 

A commitment to unlocking value from offshore wind – we aim to make offshore wind sustainable, affordable and accessible to the countries & communities we serve. 

About JERA Nex bp 

JERA Nex bp is a purpose-built offshore wind company committed to unlocking the power of offshore wind by developing high-quality, competitive projects. 

A 50:50 joint venture between JERA Co. and bp, JERA Nex bp is an end-to-end developer, owner and operator with more than fifteen years of experience in operating offshore wind projects.  

Headquartered in London, with offices across Europe, Asia, US and Australia, JERA Nex bp has a portfolio of operational and development projects across nine countries, and draws on a rich heritage of pioneering offshore wind in Asia Pacific and the North Sea.