Greencoat Finance Asset Manager

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking a Finance Asset Manager to provide financial oversight across a portfolio of renewable energy investments and SPVs.

Working closely with outsourced service providers, auditors, lenders and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality financial reporting, strong governance and effective financial controls across a complex portfolio of assets.

This role offers broad exposure to renewable infrastructure investing, fund structures and asset management, making it an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a growing sector.

About Schroders

Company Overview

Schroders Greencoat is the renewable infrastructure specialist for Schroders Plc, one of Europe’s leading independent asset management groups. Schroders Greencoat is a fund manager focused on clean energy infrastructure. The business manages large-scale investments in renewable energy assets, such as wind farms, solar parks, and bioenergy facilities, primarily across the UK, Europe, Asia and the U.S.

About Us

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.

Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Financial Oversight

- Oversee financial reporting across a portfolio of SPVs and investment structures.
- Review and challenge reporting prepared by outsourced administrators and asset managers.
- Ensure timely delivery of management accounts, budgets, forecasts, statutory accounts and lender reporting.
- Maintain strong financial controls and governance standards across the portfolio.
- Build an understanding of the underlying assets, investment structures and commercial drivers.

Stakeholder & Service Provider Management

- Act as a key contact for external administrators, asset managers, auditors and lenders.
- Manage service providers to ensure high-quality and timely deliverables.
- Support the resolution of accounting, reporting and governance matters.
- Build effective relationships across investment, asset management and fund finance teams.

Audit, Compliance & Governance

- Support annual audits and statutory reporting processes.
- Coordinate with auditors, tax advisers and other professional service providers.
- Assist with tax, compliance and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Support board and governance processes across portfolio companies.

Process Improvement

- Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls and data quality.
- Support automation and efficiency initiatives across the finance function.
- Contribute to the development of scalable processes as the business grows.

Key Requirements

Essential

- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Approximately 2-4 years' post-qualified experience within asset management, infrastructure, renewable energy, audit or a related environment.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
- Experience working with, or reviewing the output of, complex legal entity structures and SPVs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders and external service providers.
- Ability to manage competing priorities across a diverse portfolio of assets.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Proactive approach to identifying issues and driving solutions.
- Advanced Excel skills.

Desirable

- Renewable energy, infrastructure or real assets experience.
- Experience of outsourced administration models.
- Exposure to debt financing structures and lender reporting.
- Exposure to acquisitions, disposals or restructuring transactions.
- Knowledge of Power BI, data analytics or automation tools.
- Experience working with large, multi-entity investment structures.

We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are

Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.