Release by Scatec | FP&A Manager

Want to play a key role in a fast-growing and innovative renewable energy player in Africa? Release, a subsidiary of Scatec, develops and deploys a unique and flexible leasing solution for modular solar and battery equipment to the utilities and large scale idustrial power consumers. Headquartered in Oslo and active across several African countries, the company is now strengthening its finance function.

On behalf of Release by Scatec, we are looking for an FP&A Manager who will take operational ownership of budgeting, forecasting and financial performance management across the portfolio. The role is hands-on, involving financial modelling, analysis and reporting, and acts as a key partner for management by delivering data-driven insights for decision-making and long-term planning. You will report to the CFO and collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization to secure robust financial planning and support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes and ensure robust financial planning across company and project portfolios
• Develop, maintain, and improve financial models at both company and asset level, including scenario analysis and driver-based forecasting
• Maintain and refine cash flow forecasting, and support treasury activities with insight into liquidity needs and constraints
• Own the monthly operational reporting process, including management reporting packages, KPI tracking, commentary, and board-level reporting inputs
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and provide decision support to the CFO and wider management team
• Partner closely with commercial, technical, and operational teams to understand financial drivers and support business planning
• Translate complex business questions into clear financial insight and structured deliverables

Qualifications and experience

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, FP&A or other analytical finance roles
• Demonstrated, hands-on Excel skills and experience building and maintaining financial models
• Strong understanding of financial statements, cash flow dynamics, and business performance metrics
• Comfortable interfacing with multiple teams and stakeholders across the business
• Fluent in English both written and oral

Personal attributes

• Analytical, structured, and strong attention to detail, with the ability to simplify complexity
• Hands-on and operational
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to manage own workload in a dynamic, international organization
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust and collaborate effectively across functions
• Thrives in a flat organization and takes ownership of processes and improvements

Release is owned by Scatec (68%) and Climate Fund Managers (32%) through its EU-supported Climate Investor One Fund, a USD 1 billion blended finance facility focused on renewable energy infrastructure in emerging markets. The company provides a turnkey "lease-to-own" solution for utilities and mining companies, built on modular and movable solar and battery equipment designed for the underserved mid-sized power plant segment.

Release enables customers to access affordable and reliable power with minimal upfront investment. By converting CAPEX to OPEX, offering simple rental agreements with rapid deployment, and removing many of the legal and financial barriers associated with traditional energy projects, Release reduces financial commitments and increases flexibility for customers - ensuring faster, more predictable access to clean energy where it is needed most.