Corporate Finance Officer

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 

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Finance Officer to join our Treasury team.

This is a unique opportunity to become a key contributor to a centralized treasury function within an international renewable energy group. You will support the management of the group's cash, banking relationships, debt portfolio, guarantees, investments, treasury systems, and financial risk management activities.

The role combines hands-on treasury operations with continuous improvement initiatives, providing broad exposure to international treasury activities and close collaboration with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, Project Finance, and external banking partners.

In this role you will resoinsible for:

Cash Management & Banking

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the group's international cash pool and in-house bank. Monitor liquidity, funding needs, and intercompany funding flows.

• Coordinate bank account openings, KYC processes, and treasury set-up for new entities. Maintain banking mandates, signatories, user access rights, and e-banking administration.

• Act as the first point of contact for operational banking matters and payment support.

• Manage banking relationships and monitor compliance with financing agreements and covenants.

Risk Management

• Support FX and interest rate risk management activities and hedging transactions.

• Maintain hedge portfolio reporting and mark-to-market valuations.

• Ensure compliance with treasury policies, controls, and regulatory requirements.

Debt Management & Treasury Operations

• Manage debt administration for external financing, shareholder loans, and intercompany loans.

• Maintain loan schedules, repayments, rate fixings, and treasury records in SAP.

• Support refinancings, capital injections and other treasury financing projects.

• Provide treasury support and advice to finance stakeholders.

Treasury Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain treasury data and processes within SAP S/4HANA.

• Support treasury system enhancements, automation initiatives, and bank connectivity projects.

• Drive continuous improvement of treasury processes and reporting.

Guarantees & Letters of Credit

• Manage bank guarantees, parent company guarantees, and letters of credit. Maintain guarantee registers and related records in SAP and treasury reporting tools.

• Coordinate issuances, renewals, amendments, transfers, and fee arrangements. Work with Tax, Legal, Accounting, and Project Finance teams to ensure compliance and maintain accurate records.

Investments & Stakeholder Management

• Manage deposits and other short-term investments in line with treasury policy. Monitor investment performance and banking counterparty exposure.

• Act as a treasury contact point across the organization and support treasury-related projects and initiatives.

To be successful in the role you will bring: 

Required:

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Treasury, Corporate Finance, Corporate Banking, Audit, Transaction Services, or Financial Consulting.

• Strong knowledge of cash management, treasury operations, banking products, financial markets, and payment processes. Experience with cash pooling, in-house banking, treasury systems, and bank connectivity.

• Knowledge of FX and interest rate risk management.

• Experience with guarantees, investments, debt administration, or treasury projects.

• Experience with banks, treasury documentation, and SAP or a similar ERP system.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Familiarity with renewable energy project structures and funding mechanisms is a plus.

Preferred Competencies:

• Excellent attention to detail and operational accuracy.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Team player with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Analytical thinker with a process improvement mindset.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

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, 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.