Sean Chapman

Sean Chapman

Associate Consultant - PMO

Sean joined LSP Renewables in September 2023. After working in sales for the last 5 years, Sean decided to begin his career in recruitment by joining our Solar team in our UK office.

Sean Jobs

Offshore Wind

Chief Accountant

Warszawa, Mazowieckie, Poland

JOB ID: #7061 Chief Accountant Location: Poland, Warsaw Our client is looking for a Chief Accountant to join their team. Key ResponsibilitiesManage together with CFO the complete business cycle process in relation to finance and accounting.Responsibility for compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting standards.Ensuring accurate and constant bookkeeping, including overviewing proper maintenance of accounting books, analyzing, and reconciling accounts, ensuring the integrity of accounting information.Support in the process of financial planning, budgeting and controlling.Manage together with CFO management accounting.Manage the accounting and administration team.Supervision over the correctness, quality and flow of accounting documentsSupervision of workflow and transactional documents authorization processResponsibility for timely and correct preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements including all necessary reports.Responsibility for filing timely and correctly all obligatory tax declarations (e.g. VAT, CIT and any other as required by law)Preparation of declarations and handling of all state authorities’ requirements relating to financial tasks of the company.Produce reporting as per requests from management, lenders or shareholders.Cooperation with internal and external auditors, preparing required documents and analysis for the audit.Further development and improvement of Internal Controls and accounting processesSupport in setting up the policies and procedures in accordance with the Joint Venture requirements, amongst others compliance house and ISO certification.Cooperate with the CFO and provide the best quality data necessary to take strategic decisions in the company.Lead by example – comply with internal rules and policies, actively participate in development of such rules and policies. Qualifications Strong knowledge and experience on IFRS and Polish fiscal and tax regulationAt least 10 years of experience in accounting, including at least 5 years in a similar position, preferably in an international environment.Excellent English and Polish language skills both in writing and in oral communication is a must.Master's degree, preferably in a relevant field: Finance, Accounting, EconomicsPreferred candidates with experience in Microsoft Dynamics Navision/Dynamics 365.Preferred professional experience in construction project, renewable energy or real estate.Strong analytical skills, structured and well-organized style of workVery good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and word, and experience with ERP class systems.Local CPA (chartered professional accountant) licence (biegły rewident) is slightly preferred.

Commercial Manager

Hamburg, Germany

JOB ID: #7023 Commercial Manager Location: Hamburg, Germany As Commercial Manager within the Commercial Asset Management Team Offshore Wind you will support the team in the day-to-day business and take responsibilities, especially in the area of business case modeling and reporting, which is why you should have a proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial management of assets or projects related to the offshore wind portfolio or service portfolio. The task includes but is not limited to cost reviews, assessment and prognosis, cost optimization, performance improvement, benchmark analysis, settlement calculations, cost, and revenue reporting.Support periodical commercial reporting including cost budgeting and forecasting for projects or assets in close collaboration with regional and global departments such as Engineering, Operations, Procurement and Finance.Communicate commercial results with the required level of transparency to the project team and the management.Support the project team and organization in regards of all commercial project relevant aspects and lead implementation of commercial requirements in organizational processes.Interact with team members and other project teams to ensure knowledge sharing and identification of best practice.Lead the development and/or maintenance of appropriate insurance schemes for the operational assets under consideration of internal requirements (based on the risk & opportunity management); external requirements (such as permits; contracts; financing agreements) and economical interest. This task will be supported through the insurance experts and includes internal and external stakeholder management. Qualifications and experienceUniversity degree in Engineering, Economics or Business Administration2 years of professional experience in the offshore wind industryExperience in a similar positionExpertise in financial modelling and business case analysis is beneficialAbility to work with MS Office, in particular MS ExcelBusiness fluent English and German You Should be:Methodical and organized: You can effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a pressured situation and are known to create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.Strong communicator: Your spoken and written communication is excellent, and you can influence your internal and external stakeholders coming from varied cultural backgrounds.Proactive problem solver: You have the ability to anticipate and prevent problems and roadblocks before they occur; effectively working with team members and management to resolve complex problems.Flexible: You are agile in your approach and thrive in a dynamic and fast paced environment. You recognize the simultaneous need for rigorous adherence to process and the flexibility to adapt to inevitable changes along the way.

Offshore Wind

Chief Financial Officer

Warszawa, Mazowieckie, Poland

JOB ID: #7016 Chief Financial Officer Location: Warsaw, Poland Key Responsibilities Together with the other MD’s lead the company and staff. Report to the Management Committee a/o Shareholder Representatives. Jointly with the other MD’s represent the project to the outside world as required. Set up all financial systems and reporting procedures as required by local law and the shareholders. Ensure accuracy and completeness of all Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, P&L and Cashflow) in a timely fashion. Maintain relationships with the Company’s banks and other financial institutions. Administer the bank financing post Financial Close. Preparation of the annual accounts in accordance with IFRS/local GAAP, preparing bank reports. Coordination of the project finance efforts with all involved (incl bridging to Head office). Maintain contact with the auditor and the auditors of the shareholders. Deliver shareholder consolidation reports as required. Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all reporting and that appropriate internal controls are in place and consistently applied. Lead a team of people in the finance and project administration department. Implement proper accounting software; preference for experience with Workday. Manage and assist in the delivery of the (Devex, Capex, Opex) budget, forecasts and strategic plans for the company. Set up and maintain the Financial Model Provide day-to-day commercial decision support to maximise financial performance. Prepare the financial elements of management and progress reports, annual budgets and updated budgets, cash flow reporting, tax, etc. Coordinate timely and accurate tax filings and maintain contact with the tax authorities on behalf of the company. Ensure tight cost control. Responsible for all aspects of finance in general (tax, treasury, accounting, reporting, planning & control, budgeting, financing, etc) Establish a solid Compliance Assurance system Requirements University degree. MBA / chartered accountant or equivalent. Significant experience in different areas of finance management. Experience in financial management of a large organization, preferably in large projects. Strong communication skills at all levels, in particular towards to banks and shareholders. Self-starter, able to set-up systems and procedures in a greenfield environment. Experience with project financing and the related reporting requirements. Experience with IFRS and local GAAP. Experience with reporting to international shareholders for consolidation purposes. Ability to prioritise effectively, excellent organizational and administrative ability. Polish speaker, fluent in English.

Planner - BESS, Hydrogen Projects & CCS

England, Remote work

JOB ID: #6937 Planner - BESS, Hydrogen Projects & CCS Location: Remote with travel when required As a project planner /scheduler you will join a team developing & delivering multiple projects across energy decarbonisation technologies. Our clients’ projects include blue and green hydrogen production, grid support & restoration technologies, grid scale battery storage, plant conversions, carbon capture and storage and combined cycle power plants amongst a host of others. Supporting complex utility scale capital investment projects, you will ensure programs are continually developed, communicated, reviewed, monitored, and efficiently delivered across all stages of the project lifecycle supporting the project management team in development and construction. The Perform project progress monitoring duties including identifying critical path activities, interfaces constraints, resource utilisation, and reviewing forecasts with progress achieved to date. Location will be agile, dependent on task or project. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of project plans and tasks using their Oracle Primavera planning software. Role Development and maintenance of project specific schedules Perform project progress monitoring duties including identifying critical path activities, interfaces constraints, resource utilisation, and reviewing forecasts with progress achieved to date. Technical support and guidance including Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Breakdown Structure and Resource Loading. Assist the Project Manager with evaluating schedule impacts arising from sourcing decisions. Provide relevant reports and planning support to both project team members and management to ensure the team has all the tools required to make the right decisions to execute the project and meet all established project deadlines. Regularly keep management and stakeholders informed of problems, issues, and status of on-going projects. Provide expert technical support with Project scheduling. Development and maintenance of project specific schedules Knowledge & Skills Engineering degree or comparable alternative qualification Several years of professional experience as a scheduler in construction, process or power plant industry or Project management High degree of flexibility and interdisciplinary understanding Organisational talent, strategic thinking and foresight Excellent communication skills A proactive, enthusiastic, and collaborative approach, with good attention to detail Competent user of Primavera P6 and MS Project Good MS Office skills, especially Excel and Power Point Very good team player Required Experience Oracle Primavera P6, MS Project Oil & Gas Expertise/Renewables Engineering/Construction Client facing role

Offshore Wind

Planning and Reporting Lead

United States, New York

Planning and Reporting Lead Location: New York, USA HSE&Q The employee will comply with all our clients applicable U.S. Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSE&Q) requirements and supporting standards. Such duties include being familiar with and setting a personal example in adherence to our clients HSE MAESTRO Management System; taking responsibility for their own safety and that of fellow workers; reporting any anomaly, near miss, or incident; and actively participating in HSE Meetings, HSE & Sustainability Moments, training sessions and drills. Code of Conduct and Ethics Employee observes all federal, state, local laws, and regulations as well as the Company Code of Conduct and Ethics, policies, standards and guidelines Main ResponsibilitiesPreparing, revising, controlling and coordinating the project scheduling, planning and progress measurement activities; this includes active participation to the development of the project integrated project schedule and preparation of scheduling and progress measurement activities during the Development phaseDeveloping and maintaining schedules at Project level, with analysis of critical path, potential clashes and/or delays and proposal of remedial actions/solutionsEnsuring availability at all times of an updated and accurate scheduling and progress measurement documentation including proceduresEnsuring reporting at Project level (issue of Weekly reports, Monthly Status Reports, ...)The job holder shall observe and shall impose strict confidentiality during the tendering phase and as a general manner all along the course of the ProjectMain interfaces: The job holder shall liaise actively with all the Project Package Managers and departmental directors (mainly) for all scheduling and progress measurement related activities. Main ActivitiesTo develop, implement and maintain procedures, means and tools in order to ensure the efficient organization and operation of the scheduling, progress control and reporting activitiesTo assist in defining (and updating as necessary) a suitable Work Breakdown Structure complying with Project needs in terms of progress control, cost control and reporting, for all phases of the ProjectTo develop, update and revise the overall integrated Project Schedules as required by Project Management, and to provide analyses and simulations of new schedules also as requiredTo organize, co-ordinate, supervise and control all the planning activities during the Development phase, by regularly informing, supporting and advising the Project Management teamTo assist packages to prepare respective package progress measurement system definition and follow-up requirements, review and comment contractors' procedures and proposed schedules, scheduling and progress control methodology, and to check and approve contractors' progress measurement and progress reportsTo define (and update as necessary) a suitable Monthly Report structure complying with Attentive Energy and Project management needsThe development of detailed and accurate Project Monthly Report / Project Weekly Report (and any other report as requested) during all phases of ProjectAssist in preparation of, and coordinate integration of the reporting issued after Weekly / Monthly Project Meetings and all Management meetings as requiredIn a general manner, to provide assistance to the Project Management for all matters related to scheduling and progress reporting and general reporting, and to manage all activities related to scheduling and reportingTo timely report to the Project Control Director, highlighting progress and encountered areas of concernTo ensure and impose strict confidentiality for all the scheduling and progress measurement related documentation produced (whatever its support)To gather 'lessons learned' with respect to scheduling, progress control and reporting matters AccountabilitiesThe development of all planning, progress measurement and reporting tools, procedures and reports within the Attentive Energy development, ensuring the Project Management Team is in the position to make fully informed decisionsThe project is expected to be developed in two phases, and the position will support both phases and the coordinated reporting of the overall development Qualifications / Experience RequiredBachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent formal qualification in a recognized engineering or planning discipline, 10 – 15 years’ experience working in energy industry and at least 5 years in a planning function. Renewables and particularly offshore wind experience is advantageous Experience Required Scheduling / progress control techniques & tools; Multi-discipline engineering/project planningContract Management/negotiating with ContractorsExpertise in MS Word, MS Excel and PRIMAVERA required, MS Project, LEAN Six-Sigma & PowerBI preferredExcellent communication skillsAbility to work in a multi-cultural business setting and excellent interpersonal and communication skills essentialProficient organizational ability and commitment to meeting deadlines, strong communication and presentation skillsTeam worker capable of working autonomously

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