Financial Controller - Grid Infrastructure
We are working with a leading platform in the UK Transmission & Distribution sector, currently undergoing a period of significant growth.
The business is looking to appoint a Financial Controller to lead its Financial Reporting, Control and Operational Finance functions. Working closely with the CFO, you will play a key role in building a best-in-class finance function capable of supporting the business through its next phase of growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Lead and develop a finance team of four across two offices, setting clear priorities and supporting professional development.
- Financial Reporting: Oversee monthly accounting, management reporting and statutory accounts across all entities, providing meaningful insights to the Board and senior leadership.
- Financial Control & Compliance: Strengthen financial controls, systems and processes to support business growth, ensuring compliance with statutory, tax and audit requirements.
- Treasury & Working Capital: Manage cash flow forecasting, capital drawdowns, accounts payable, receivables and payroll.
- Budgeting & Business Partnering: Own departmental performance reporting against budgets, working closely with business leaders to drive financial discipline and performance improvements.
- Strategic & Operational Support: Drive improvements across the finance function, oversee the corporate risk register alongside Legal, and support acquisitions, new entity formation and wider business growth.
Requirements
- ACA qualified (or equivalent), ideally trained within a Top 20 accountancy firm.
- Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in a commercial environment.
- 1-2 years' experience in a Financial Controller or similar finance leadership role.
- Strong technical accounting skills, with experience in financial reporting, controls and compliance.
- Proven team management experience and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders outside Finance.
- Experience in the UK power, energy or infrastructure sectors would be advantageous.
Location: London | Hybrid working
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