Manager of Project Controls

About Us

Blue Power Partners provide market-leading expertise in developing large-scale renewable energy projects. We work across the sector with a range of developers and technology companies to manage, oversee and optimize development and construction optimization of onshore wind, solar, pumped hydroelectric, battery and hydrogen projects.

Blue Power Partners was established to accelerate the green transition. We believed then and still believe the renewable industry can do faster and smarter by challenging the view of what is possible to force a change from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

Our purpose is simple and sustainable. We aspire to build renewable solutions that profit our people and our partners. We’re passionately committed to renewable energy. Our mission is to constantly challenge the view of what is possible to force sustainable change.

The Role

You will play a part in establishing a new branch of the Global Project Controlling function in Japan. Our clients invest in the development of large-scale renewable projects (focusing on onshore wind, solar & BESS), and the need for financial transparency and accurate cost controlling is crucial. You will be responsible for providing insightful financial information through accurate cost controlling and financial analysis to contribute for the team.

You will join a team who are passionate about their role in the projects and prioritize knowledge sharing and close cooperation in the team. 

Your accountabilities are likely to vary, but your main tasks could include the following: 

• Support our clients across the world with insightful project controlling
• Ongoing control of project-related cost
• Act as the business partner towards the project management group and take an active part in the daily operations from a financial perspective
• Drive the budgeting and reporting process together with the project management team 
• Take an active part in developing and implementing controlling systems and reporting tools Provide precise and trustworthy decision material to clients
• Ad hoc analysis

We are ready and able to invest the time needed for you to fulfil the role as a Manager of Project Controls. The learning curve will be steep, but you will experience extensive development and much responsibility and influence in your position.

About you

Our projects run cross-functionally, therefore it is essential that you have excellent communication skills. An interest in gaining knowledge about renewable projects' technical and commercial aspects is also needed.

We value the right match of personal and professional skills;

• Relevant Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or similar
• You have a strong interest in data and the automatization of financial processes
• You have a strong business acumen and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Fluent English skills, Native in Japanese – both written and verbal

As a person you:

• Are structured and analytical by nature
• Have an operational and pragmatic approach to creating results 
• Are proactive and solutions-oriented when problems arise
• Are agile and flexible in responding to the changing needs of an organization in growth 
• Good collaboration and communication skills when facing colleagues and clients worldwide

Our Culture

We believe that some values are inherent in our company and amongst colleagues. A professional and honest approach towards clients, partners, and employees based on Trust, Entrepreneurship, and Balance is an integrated part of our culture.

Our diverse people are the foundation of our success. We aim to foster an entrepreneurial and sustainable working environment with a strong balance and healthy working habits to retain and attract talented people. Work and personal life should fit together. We are committed to building a working culture of flexibility to support your lifestyle. 

You will be joining a global consultancy within the renewable energy space, with the ability to make an impact in what you do. We have a high-performing culture who value people first. We challenge the view of what is possible. 

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you. If you feel you only meet some of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

We respectfully request no agency applications or approaches.