Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. Unrivaled pioneering spirit and a strong commitment towards a more sustainable future. That’s what we offer. Today, we are Europe’s largest renewable energy producer and employ more than 7.000 colleagues in 20+ countries around the world. Our vision is clear - to renew the way the world is powered. But there is more work to be done and that is why we need you to help us.

Why join us

We promise, that here with us, you will power a brighter future. You will take ownership for projects, you will collaborate across boundaries, you will embrace new skills, guide and be surrounded by some of the smartest people in the industry. Together, we lead the energy transition to ensure a more sustainable future for our customers, society and future generations. And we look forward to doing this together with you.

The Continental Metering Business Operations (MRO) department is the process engine for all metered business activities in Germany, Iberia, France, Italy and Poland. The Netherlands is a new market we are exploring. We are looking for someone that is keen to set up this new market and take the lead for the operations. MRO supports setting up new processes around upstream and downstream power purchase agreements.

The team owns the value chain of a contract, from the deal entry to payment. Thereby ensuring accurate validation of all contract parameters, master data and contract configurations, balance and contract settlement, invoicing and accrual processes, payment preparation and Profit and Loss calculation. This department plays a central role and has important interfaces and deliveries to many other teams.

During the set up phase, in particular, you will be in touch with our Front office colleagues who close deals. In addition, you will collaborate with other support departments such as Regulatory Reporting, Revenue Operations, Certificate Management and many other different departments in the Finance, Accounting, Tax and Legal areas.  In this role, which can be based in Düsseldorf or Amsterdam, you will be the representative of MRO for the Netherlands and:

• You will report to the Head of Market Activity & Continuous Improvement and work closely with all other operations teams in MRO (in total more than 40 people in 5 locations).
• Support setting up the services to operate metered business in the Dutch market and share the knowledge with the team.
• Perform balance settlement for all the metering points in the Netherlands. Clarify requests with Tennet and DSOs as well as asset owners. In particular, ensure data completeness, validation of volume time series (for example production, forecast, live metering, imbalance), market communication through Tennet and other relevant IT interfaces. Register, deregister and change metering points at EDSN.
• Support invoice creation and verification and booking of accruals.
• Establish a reliable interface with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate with external customers, grid operators as well as internal departments and coordinate requests with other Statkraft departments.
• Support the Front office (based in Amsterdam) during pre-sales activities and throughout the whole contract life cycle on all contract operational aspects as well as advice on the implementation approach for new contract set-ups.
• Contribute to our continuous improvement principles by identifying potential synergies between new and existing businesses and preparing our processes for future growth.

• Master or bachelor level qualification or equivalent in Business and Administration, Engineering, or similar.
• Several years of experience in the energy industry, preferably in the Dutch energy market.
• Relevant experience in back office related processes.
• Previous knowledge of switching and energy balancing processes, as well as of market communication through electronic data exchange, is highly appreciated.
• Understanding of accounting and billing processes (SAP) is an advantage.
• Relevant experience with IT systems related to energy management will be positively valued.
• Familiarity with customer support and CRM software like Salesforce is an advantage.
• Good Excel skills.

Soft skills:

• Solution oriented and ability to deliver, within set timeframes.
• Can do attitude with willingness to establish new processes in a dynamic environment.
• Being resilient and persistent is one of the keys to success in this role.
• Team player, with a good business judgement, collaborating across departments and influencing skills, high flexibility in a fast-paced environment, and willingness to continue learning throughout your career.
• Fluency in Dutch and English is a must; additionally, business fluency in German is an advantage.

You don’t meet some of the requirement, but are a fast learner ready to take on challenges? We encourage you to apply

At Statkraft, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes (non-exclusive): 

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds.
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and to be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet”.
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, and work life balance principles.

Our vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability. 

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.  
Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. We conduct background checks on qualified applicants before hire. This may include a conflicts of interest statement from candidates.