HEAD OF GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROL AND REPORTING (F/M/D)

Do you want to be a part of the largest listed company and a leading integrated utility in the Baltics? Ignitis Group is a renewables-focused integrated utility with a diverse team of 4,500+ energy smart people united by a common purpose to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.  

We are currently looking for a Head of Group Financial Control and Reporting to lead the preparation of best-in-class reporting (incl. statutory accounts and management reporting), develop and maintain an effective financial controls framework, and manage the external audit process. If this opportunity aligns with your expertise, we would be delighted to have you join our team!

Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!    

You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by:

• Leading the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS, and preparing integrated annual and quarterly reports
• Managing the external audit processes for the Group and its subsidiaries throughout the year, acting as the main point of contact with external auditors
• Being a key liaison on all material accounting matters and IFRS standards for the Group and staying updated on key developments in the external reporting landscape
• Leading the work on key judgments and estimates for the Group, including impairment testing, business combinations, derivatives accounting
• Driving the development and maintenance of an effective financial controls framework
• Ensuring appropriate controls are designed, implemented, and operated throughout reporting cycles to mitigate and manage risk effectively
• Leading the preparation of internal monthly and quarterly management reports and presentations for senior leadership
• Driving the EU taxonomy and CSRD reporting process (including limited assurance by external auditor)
• Managing a professional team, encouraging results-oriented performance and professional growth
• Partnering with accounting, FP&A, risk, investor relations, and other finance teams

• 10+ years of experience in financial accounting, reporting and control 
• Proficient understanding of financial audit and IFRS requirements 
• In-depth experience of delivering the financial consolidation and producing statutory financial statements 
• Genuine passion for the creation and delivery of best-in-class reporting 
• Strong analytical skills, ability to interpret complex data and present it in a clear and concise manner 
• Interpersonal skills that enable you to build effective, trusting relationships with different teams, while retaining the ability to challenge with empathy and understanding 
• Proficiency in English 

Would be an advantage:  

• ACCA or similar qualification 
• Experience in energy sector 
• Experience in a listed company  
• Experience with CSRD/EU Taxonomy/ESG reporting 

• Take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for both current and future generations 
• Mentorship-based culture designed to facilitate meaningful and value-driven work 
• Leadership development programs 
• Attention to physical and emotional health: wellness mentor initiatives and psychological support, volleyball and basketball teams, etc. 
• Diverse and inclusive environment 
• A package of additional benefits to choose from: pension accumulation, health insurance, or another benefit from the selectable benefits list in the MELP application 
• Additional paid days for health improvement, short-term illness, volunteering, and accumulated work experience

Stronger through diversity

Energy sector is one of the most promising career fields, attracting a growing number of women. At “Ignitis Group” we are actively driving this change by ensuring equal career opportunities for all talents. What matters to us:

• Maximum objectivity – we are piloting an anonymous CV method and evaluate candidates’ profiles without personal information;
• Gender balance in leadership – we have increased the share of women in talent program for strategic positions from 27% to 39%;
• Expert visibility – the percentage of women experts quoted in the media has risen from 4% to 26%;
• Career continuity – during childcare leave, we provide all additional benefits, and we review the salary upon return.

Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.

Ignitis Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.