Aurora Energy Research

Analyst

• Applying the skills developed through your studies to solving clients’ problems.
• Executing bespoke consulting projects for clients
• Developing market forecast reports and original in-depth research on the future of energy systems
• Bringing subscription services to market
• Helping clients use Aurora’s cutting-edge software and identifying pressing issues in the energy sector.
• Accelerated training in how energy markets work
• Involvement in live client projects
• Contributing to influential reports in the industry.
• Building analytical, teamwork, and communications skills.

Graduate Analyst, 2026

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Prepare month end close processes for multiple European entities, including Germany as the second largest entity
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of reconciling items
• Act as a key point of contact for relevant entities during the month end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and issues are proactively identified and resolved
• Prepare year-end close processes for multiple European entities, ensuring deadlines are met and issues are proactively identified and resolved
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries for external audits, with particular ownership of the German audit process
• Work with external accountants to prepare statutory financial statements for multiple entities, including the preparation and audit of German GAAP statutory accounts
• Support Group Finance with schedules and information required for the Group external audit
• Ensure compliance with local statutory and tax filing requirements, managing day-to-day communication with external local accountants and tax advisers
• Direct line management of two accountants in Berlin, Germany and Gurugram, India
• Set clear expectations, deadlines, and performance standards for the team
• Develop team capability and embed best practice while fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment
• Promote a strong culture of ownership, control, and accountability
• Act as the primary on-site finance contact for the Berlin office, supporting finance-related queries across AR, AP, and general accounting
• Collaborate with the Credit Control team to improve reporting and visibility of debtor recoverability
• Support the EMEA FC with financial analysis at entity and cost centre level, including commentary on variances versus budget and forecast
• Help identify and implement finance process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across the wider team
• Ensure compliance with Group policies, accounting standards, and control requirements
• Support treasury-related process improvements to enable more accurate and timely cash flow forecasting
• Support finance automation initiatives and system enhancement projects, working closely with Group Finance and the EMEA FC

Graduate Analyst, 2026

Senior Financial Accountant, European Markets