Company overview
An onshore wind energy platform established in 2024 through a strategic partnership between a global infrastructure investor and a renewable energy developer. The platform focuses on developing wind projects in Japan and across the Asia-Pacific region, with a portfolio of over 400 MW under development and a pipeline exceeding 2 GW, supported by an experienced management team with a strong track record in renewable energy development.
Job Description（業務内容）
The organization is seeking a Project Controller to support the management of a rapidly expanding onshore wind energy portfolio in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. This role plays a critical part in coordinating across Finance, Investment, and Development teams to ensure accurate budget control, cash flow visibility, and investor reporting.
Since its initial launch with a small number of seed projects, the platform has expanded significantly and continues to scale through new development and investment opportunities. The Project Controller will contribute to strengthening financial discipline, enhancing reporting quality, and embedding an investment-driven perspective into project monitoring and KPIs.
This role is well suited to a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in an international, fast-growing environment. Cultural awareness, intellectual flexibility, and a strong sense of ownership are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the primary owner of project budget files, ensuring updates to budgets and schedules are accurately reflected in cash flow models and reporting tools
Coordinate closely with development teams to validate budget updates and identify pending changes, escalating issues to investment and finance teams as needed
Support the preparation of regular project reports and communications for shareholders and stakeholders
Assist with project financing activities, including sharing project information with financial institutions and supporting financial model preparation
Develop a deep understanding of development, capital, and operating costs, project schedules, and KPIs to proactively identify opportunities to optimize project economics
Requirements & Experience（必要な能力・経験・資格）
Core Requirements
Strong analytical capabilities with a solid foundation in cash flow modeling, accounting, and project benchmarking
Highly numerate with the ability to identify trends, recognize patterns, and think creatively
Commercially minded with excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail
3–6 years of experience in asset management, budgeting, or reporting, preferably within infrastructure or energy sectors
Ability to perform under pressure and manage tight deadlines effectively
Professional communication style that is reliable, timely, transparent, and proactive
Native or bilingual-level Japanese proficiency (JLPT N1) with strong spoken and written English
Preferred (“Plus Alpha”) Qualifications
Experience working with institutional investors, banks, insurance companies, or other financial stakeholders
Strong understanding of Japan’s electricity markets, including IPPs, utilities, and energy policy
Knowledge of relevant local regulations, legal frameworks, and commercial requirements within the energy sector
End-to-end understanding of the renewable energy development lifecycle, from origination and acquisition through procurement, financing, and asset management