At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial policies, manage audits, and oversee cash management in a dynamic energy company.
- Company: A new publicly owned energy company backed by £8.3 billion from the UK Government.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and personal development.
- Why this job: Join a pioneering team and shape financial strategies in a transformative sector.
- Qualifications: CCAB qualified with experience in public sector finance and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 76000 - 92906 £ per year.
For a new publicly owned energy company set up by the UK Government and backed by a capitalisation of £8.3 billion, we are recruiting a Financial Controller. This role will be key in the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, internal controls, accounting and investment policies and continuous improvement thereafter. BAU will include leading the audit, month-end, year-end, cash management and investments analysis and managing a team of two.
Main Duties:
- Lead the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with HM Treasury, FreM, and MPM requirements
- Lead and deliver the Annual Report and Accounts as well as the financial statements, and audit, acting as key contact for the external auditors
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, ensuring all transactions and investments are in line with IFRS/FreM
- Lead and improve month-end and year-end close processes
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and oversee treasury and cash management including forecasting funding requirements, and recording of cash movements
- Oversee VAT and Corporation Tax, including a review of VAT arrangements once structured
- Provide analysis on non-current assets, investments and working capital
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of two staff
Person Specification:
- CCAB qualified with experience across complex public sector, ALB or central Government organisations, government financial frameworks and processes such as Managing Public Money and HM Treasury guidance.
- Experience of investment / funding models if experience is from the private sector
- Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting standards (IRFS / FReM)
- Audit leadership and experience of preparing annual reports
- Continuous improvement of financial controls
- Leadership of month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations
- Experience managing a small finance team
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Financial Controller employer: PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Join a leading Big 4 International Tax team in London, where you'll find an exceptional work culture that prioritises collaboration, inclusivity, and professional growth. With a clear pathway to Partnership and a commitment to developing talent, this role offers not only competitive compensation but also the chance to work on complex international tax matters for prestigious clients. Embrace flexible hybrid working and be part of a high-performing team that values your contributions and supports your career ambitions.
Contact Details:
PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED Recruitment Team
