Financial Controler in Nottingham

At Dalkia, we’re driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together. Backed by EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of low‑carbon electricity, we’re a people‑first culture.

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of financial control, governance and reporting across our £300m+ Engineering Division. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the business – you’ll be the custodian of the Division’s financial integrity, working closely with the Head of Finance to maintain a disciplined control environment that supports profitable growth, effective cash management and risk mitigation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Owning and continuously enhancing our financial control framework, ensuring balance sheet integrity across all entities.
• Leading monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, providing insight and variance analysis that supports real decision‑making.
• Coordinating budgeting and quarterly forecasting, reviewing and challenging assumptions to keep them grounded in reality.
• Leading statutory reporting, tax compliance and audit processes, keeping our records audit‑ready year‑round.
• Owning divisional cash flow reporting, including the rolling 13‑week forecast submitted to Group Finance.
• Driving finance process improvement, systems optimisation and automation across the Division.
• Leading, developing and growing the Financial Accounting and Transactional Shared Services teams.

What you’ll bring:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, with significant post‑qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Financial Controller experience within a large engineering, technical services, infrastructure, construction or manufacturing business.
• A strong track record in financial control, governance, compliance and audit management.
• Experience leading Financial Accounting and Transactional Shared Services functions.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems and finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build a high‑performance culture.

Why join us:

You’ll be joining a business that is serious about doing things properly – strong controls, real accountability, and a finance function trusted to drive the numbers behind a growing engineering business. If you want a role where your work genuinely shapes how a £300m+ division is run, we’ll love to hear from you.

Our Values:

• People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing.
• Better Together – A collaborative team.
• Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients’ success.
• Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

We’re committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.