Senior Finance Analyst

Job Title: Senior Finance Analyst

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Maíra Barile

Location: Sao Paolo, Brazil

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

 Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

 Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive. We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition. Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide. 

 Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What You’ll do (the role)

Summary

Produce and maintain accurate and complete sets of accounts relating to Solar operating assets since the development phase. Maintain the chart of accounts within the assigned area, orchestrate sound financial and managerial reporting, and ensure the success and timeliness of debt service and equity distributions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Management Accounts

• Responsible to produce monthly management accounts


• Reconcile account balances, maintain the general ledger, and perform month-end close duties


• Ensure all underlying accounting records are maintained in accordance business policies


• Work closely with our internal business partners to ensure all relevant information requests are delivered accurately and within agreed timescales


• Deal with dual ERP reconciliation

Budgets & Forecasts

• Work with other members of the finance team and internal business partners to ensure accurate project budgets and forecasts are produced and maintained

Financial Processes and Systems

• Manage local chart of accounts and uphold full knowledge of entity structure


• Push forward improvements in financial processes/systems and support implementation when needed, including suggesting automations


• Liaise with internal Accounts Payable department to ensure a smooth purchase to pay process and with accounts receivables for order to cash


• Provide treasury support where needed


• Gain an understanding of the financial systems used and assist training new individuals

Audit and Tax and Entity Compliance

• Assist with the preparation of all schedules and supporting information required for quarterly audit procedures


• Assist in the preparation of schedules for monthly tax payments, and year end corporate returns


• Liaise with the external auditors and tax advisors as required


• Maintain company entity listing and work with internal tax group to update compliance register

General day to day activity

• Take a hands-on approach where required, processing entries for all ledgers as necessary


• Take ownership and pride in the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of financial information


• Preparation of monthly accounts package in line with agreed deadlines


• Liaising with other members of the wider finance team 


• Taking an analytic approach to all tasks at hand, and providing insight to help in

Who we’re looking for             

Knowledge

• Intermediate English


• Advanced Excel Skills


• Advanced accounting, including asset depreciation calculation and revenue recognition, as well as Brazilian taxes on revenues


• General understanding of Treasury and  FP&A

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in accounting, Business (Finance) or Economy


• Demonstrate excellent MS Excel skills


• Accurate data input essential

Experience

• +6 Years of experience in controlling or accounting, preferably from Power Generating Industry for assets in operation.


• Experience of treasury and FP&A;


• Previous Experience with Independent External Audit


• Experience with working with several entities, projects and areas at once.


• Experience with Senior Lenders


• Experience with due diligence is a plus


• Experience with Tax Planning is a plus


• Experience with divestments is a plus

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Personal qualities

• Team player


• Able to multi-task within Finance and Accounting


• Result oriented


• Critical Thinking


• Hands-On


• Attention to Details


• High Standard of Ethics and Compliance

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible.  
Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits. 
Be inspired: Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few. 

Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.  

For further information on our career opportunities and life at Lightsource bp, please visit https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/

Why you’ll want to stay with us

At Lightsource bp, you’ll work within agile, cross-functional teams where diverse perspectives come together. Our culture embraces open knowledge sharing and collaboration, empowering you to learn from others and accelerate progress collectively.

Your career growth is our priority and a shared journey. We are committed to developing talent from within and prepare you for career advancement so you can shape a fulfilling and lasting journey here.

In today’s fast-changing world, a learning mindset is essential and therefore we proactively support upskilling to help you push your skill boundaries and stay ahead in your field, so you can not only keep pace with change but confidently shape a brighter future.