System Operations, Planning & Budget Specialist

Iberdrola Energie Deutschland, headquartered in Berlin, is a key player in Germany’s renewable energy sector. As the largest operator of offshore wind farms in the German Baltic Sea, the company is driving the country’s energy transition. Iberdrola Energie Deutschland develops and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, photovoltaic projects, and provides innovative green energy solutions to industrial and commercial clients. These include long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), battery storage, and green hydrogen production. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, Iberdrola continues to expand its clean energy portfolio across Germany.

As a Planning & Budget Specialist within the Commercial Team, you will play a strategic role in shaping Iberdrola’s financial planning to support business growth and client-focused initiatives. You will be responsible for managing budgeting processes, conducting financial analysis, and providing insights that directly influence commercial decision-making, client strategy, and long-term planning. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to Iberdrola’s mission of accelerating the energy transition through data-driven financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract daily payments from SAP and assign them to the corresponding destination (SDK, DSOs, DELTA, General Services).
• Identify unreconciled payments in the systems and inform the responsible parties for reconciliation.
• Provide support during monthly closings to detect unreconciled items and payment delays.
• Resolve ‘mixed payments’ involving joint SDK-DELTA transactions.
• Handle issues related to payments to DSOs.
• Reconcile statements with DSOs involving advance payments.
• Maintain the DSO Vendor Master Data and resolve issues related to payments to DSOs.
• Know the contacts in reconciliation, administration, etc. teams to make requests when necessary.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, including forecasting, variance analysis, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with commercial, sales, and business development teams to align financial planning with client acquisition and market expansion strategies.
• Monitor budget performance and provide actionable insights to improve financial efficiency.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management and commercial stakeholders.
• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic planning, pricing models, and investment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Support the development of long-term financial plans and commercial forecasts.
• Contribute to the implementation and optimization of financial systems and tools.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to enhance financial and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting techniques.
• Excellent command of financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, Oracle).
• Professional working proficiency in German (B2 or higher); fluency in English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus.
• Experience in the energy or utilities sector, especially in commercial finance.

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.