Financial Controller

About Pulse Clean Energy

At Pulse Clean Energy, we are passionate about changing energy systems for the better. To do this we are building a team of people who can bring diversity of thought, expertise and ideas to tackle big issues that will have a positive impact on our lives and the lives of those around us! We invite you to join our growing, entrepreneurial team who want to make net zero a reality.

About the Role

The Financial Controller will be primarily responsible for managing the statutory and management reporting requirements of Pulse Clean Energy’s business as well as managing a small finance team. The role reports to the Head of Finance. This role is based in our office in Victoria, at least 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts under FRS102 for 20 statutory entities using Caseware cloud software, processing any annual adjustments as required.
• Preparing group consolidated accounts, accounting for acquisitions and disposals in line with reporting standards and associated notes and disclosures.
• Ensuring the annual audit is finalised to strict deadlines to ensure the group meets external bank covenants, answering audit queries and returning requests in a timely manner.
• Effectively manage other members of the finance team, providing support and direction as well as motivating and engaging them.
• Manage the monthly payroll process.
• Line management responsibility for a Financial Accountant and Finance Assistant.
• Production of detailed monthly management accounts report and commentary.
• Working with other members of the finance team and business to ensure accurate annual budgets are produced and then providing regularly updated P&L and cashflow forecasting through the year.
• Annual financial statement preparation for all legal entities and the consolidated Group and liaising with audit for clean sign-off.
• Legal entity compliance management, working with Company Secretarial providers to ensure statutory compliance and corporate governance.
• Provide supporting information to tax advisors to assist with corporation tax compliance, reporting and strategic tax planning.
• Ensure all underlying accounting records and reconciliations are maintained in accordance with best practice.
• Aid in preparing quarterly reports, KPIs and other management results as required for internal management, Board and the investors.
• Take a hands‑on approach where required, processing entries for all ledgers as necessary.
• Involvement in any one‑off activities such as asset divestments/acquisitions/financings – providing due diligence capability and technical accounting support.
• Provide business partnering to the wider business and key stakeholders including the investors.
• Develop, maintain and ensure compliance to accounting policies and supporting procedures.
• Participation in treasury tasks such as bank account management and daily cash monitoring and forecasting.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Fully-qualified in ACCA, ACA or equivalent and at least 5 years post-qualified experience.
• Previous experience in a similar role within either a renewable energy or infrastructure/property business.
• Organised, ability to multi-task and prioritise workload.
• Embody our values of leadership, ethical stewardship and teamwork.
• Keen problem solver who can focus on appropriate detail and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across teams and with external stakeholders.
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

At Pulse Clean Energy our purpose is Improve Lives. We do this by making energy systems more stable, less costly, and more secure – all whilst contributing to a future which aspires to a zero emissions environment. While exhibiting an unwavering commitment to our values - Leadership, Ethical Stewardship, and Teamwork – we believe that our work will enable the enduring transformation of energy systems. People at Pulse share a belief in a more affordable, sustainable, and secure future. A future where our contributions to energy management will improve lives. We thrive on the challenge to be our best, to deliver an unparalleled employee experience and to work as one team to continuously improve the social, economic, and natural environments in which we operate. In addition to offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental and critical illness insurance, enhanced parental leave policies and flexible/remote working options, we pride ourselves on helping you reach your potential, making a difference in our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.