We’re supporting a renewable energy business as it scales, looking to hire a Financial Controller to strengthen its finance function and support the next phase of growth. This is a hands‑on role with broad exposure across the business, combining core financial control with commercial insight and process improvement.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in line with UK GAAP/IFRS
- Lead the month‑end close process, including journals, accruals, reconciliations, consolidations, and variance analysis
- Oversee accounting for revenue streams and cost structures across the business
- Maintain strong balance sheet control and ensure the business is audit‑ready
- Act as the main point of contact for external auditors and support the year‑end audit process
Management reporting & performance
- Produce high‑quality management accounts and provide clear insight into business performance
- Support senior leadership with meaningful analysis, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, including scenario planning linked to energy pricing and asset performance
- Develop and track KPIs across operational and commercial areas
- Monitor cost drivers, profitability, and cash flow across the business
Process improvement & systems
- Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and reporting workflows
- Support automation initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Contribute to system enhancements, including ERP and reporting tools
Team leadership
- Manage and develop a small finance team (1‑2 people), providing day‑to‑day oversight and support
- Review team outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and high standards
- Coach and mentor team members, supporting their ongoing development
Skills & experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Strong experience across both financial and management accounting
- Experience within the energy sector or a similar asset‑based environment
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage non‑finance stakeholders
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