VP of FP&A

Lorus Partners LTDLondonreedpublished 10/16/2026
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About the company

A high-impact opportunity for an exceptional FP&A leader to shape the financial planning, performance insight and long-range strategy of a fast-growing global renewable energy business. This role sits at the centre of strategic decision-making, partnering closely with the executive team to drive clarity, discipline and commercial intelligence across a diverse portfolio of clean-energy assets and international projects.

Your tasks

Leading the FP&A function, managing a small, high-performing team responsible for budgeting, forecasting, investment appraisal and enterprise-level financial insight. The organisation is scaling rapidly across solar, wind, green hydrogen and sustainable infrastructure, requiring a VP who can bring structure, challenge and strategic foresight to a complex, multinational environment. This is a role for a confident operator who can influence senior stakeholders, translate financial performance into actionable strategy, and ensure the business maintains strong financial governance while pursuing ambitious global growth.

  • Lead the FP&A team, owning group-wide budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning cycles.
  • Deliver high-quality financial insight to the executive leadership team, shaping strategic decisions across global renewable energy projects.
  • Build and enhance financial models covering project economics, portfolio performance, scenario planning and capital allocation.
  • Partner with Strategy, Corporate Finance, Treasury and Operations to align financial plans with investment priorities and sustainability goals.
  • Oversee monthly performance reviews, ensuring clear analysis of variances, risks, opportunities and key value drivers.
  • Strengthen FP&A processes, governance and reporting frameworks as the organisation scales.
  • Support major investment decisions, including project bids, joint ventures, acquisitions and divestments.
  • Present concise, compelling financial narratives to senior stakeholders, boards and external partners.
  • Develop and mentor a small team, fostering analytical excellence and a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Essential Experience & Capabilities

  • Significant FP&A leadership experience within the renewable energy sector - solar, wind, green hydrogen, sustainable infrastructure or related clean-tech markets.
  • Proven track record operating in a complex, multinational organisation.
  • Strong strategic mindset with the ability to connect financial performance to commercial and operational outcomes.
  • Advanced modelling capability, including project finance, portfolio analysis and long-range planning.
  • Exceptional communication skills, able to distil complexity and influence senior leaders.
  • Experience supporting major investment decisions, capital allocation and project evaluation.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.