Application Guide

How to Apply for FP&A Manager

at Parkwind

🏢 About Parkwind

Parkwind is a pioneering global green energy company specializing in offshore wind projects with 1,500 MW capacity, positioning itself at the forefront of renewable energy innovation. Working here offers the unique opportunity to contribute directly to sustainable energy solutions while being part of London's growing green finance sector.

About This Role

This FP&A Manager role involves managing the entire financial planning cycle for Parkwind's Joint New Business Plan (JNBP), ensuring IFRS compliance while providing strategic insights to development and investment teams. You'll directly impact offshore wind project decisions by creating financial analyses that guide multi-million pound investments in green energy infrastructure.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves consolidating JNBP financial data using integrated planning tools, analyzing offshore wind project forecasts, and preparing stakeholder presentations that translate complex financial scenarios into actionable insights for Development teams. You'll collaborate with Investment Governance colleagues to ensure IFRS compliance while providing CFO-ready analyses of Parkwind's expanding wind farm portfolio.

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🎯 Who Parkwind Is Looking For

  • A qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with 10+ years PQE who has specifically supported CFOs/FDs in renewable energy or infrastructure sectors
  • Expert in integrated planning tools like Anaplan or Adaptive Planning, with proven ability to translate complex offshore wind project data into actionable financial insights
  • Skilled at building stakeholder-ready presentations that explain JNBP financial plans to non-finance colleagues in Development and Investment Governance teams
  • Experienced in IFRS accounting for long-term infrastructure projects with ability to explain key financial movements in offshore wind development cycles

📝 Tips for Applying to Parkwind

1

Quantify your experience with integrated planning tools - specify which ones (Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, etc.) and describe a complex forecasting scenario you managed

2

Highlight any offshore wind, renewable energy, or infrastructure project experience in your resume, even if tangential

3

Prepare a portfolio sample showing how you've presented complex financial plans to non-finance stakeholders (be ready to discuss in interview)

4

Research Parkwind's specific offshore wind projects (like Northwester 2 or Arcadis Ost 1) and reference them in your cover letter

5

Demonstrate understanding of JNBP processes in large-scale infrastructure projects and how IFRS applies to long-term wind farm development

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience with integrated planning tools in managing multi-year infrastructure project forecasts', 'Specific examples of translating complex financial data into executive-ready presentations for CFOs/senior leaders', 'Understanding of offshore wind project lifecycle and how FP&A supports development decisions', 'Experience ensuring IFRS compliance in long-term project accounting within energy or infrastructure sectors']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Parkwind's current offshore wind portfolio (Northwester 2, Arcadis Ost 1, etc.) and their MW capacities
  • → The company's recent projects or partnerships in the UK/European offshore wind market
  • → IFRS standards specific to renewable energy infrastructure projects and long-term asset accounting
  • → London's green finance initiatives and how Parkwind fits into the UK's offshore wind expansion plans

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you'd manage the JNBP financial plan consolidation for a new offshore wind farm development
2 Describe your experience presenting financial forecasts to non-finance stakeholders in Development teams
3 How do you ensure IFRS compliance in long-term infrastructure project accounting?
4 What integrated planning tool experience do you have and how have you improved forecasting processes with it?
5 How would you explain key financial movements in offshore wind projects to Parkwind's Investment Governance committee?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic FP&A experience without specific examples of supporting infrastructure/energy project development
  • Failing to demonstrate integrated planning tool proficiency beyond basic Excel skills
  • Inability to discuss how financial planning differs for offshore wind projects versus other industries

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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