Job Title: Financial Controller / Management Accountant
Position: Full Time
Reporting to: UK & Ireland Finance Director
Location: Farnborough/Hybrid
We want to be at the forefront of making a positive impact on the world. Our focus is providing Clean Technology to make the world a more sustainable place and every single transaction we make creates a brighter future.
Our mission is to have renewable energy generation for every home and business throughout the world.
Join Segen for an opportunity to help change the world with every action you make. It’s fast paced, challenging, dynamic and incredibly rewarding, because changing the world isn’t easy!
Company Profile
Segen Ltd was formed in 2004 and is the UK’s largest Wholesale Distributor of Solar PV, Energy Storage Systems and EV-charging. With a growing European and international focus Segen is now part of the Labora Group since 2021. Segen Group turnover is more than £300m and growing at over 50% per year so there has never been a better time to join the team. Our customer base consists of commercial and residential installation companies. Access to our unique on-line portal and design tool, plus our emphasis on product quality, consistency and availability sets us apart in the market. Segen is a fast-moving business that responds quickly to any market changes supported by its bespoke ERP system and database and team.
This role offers a high-exposure, hands-on position for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop broad experience across management accounting, financial control, and commercial analysis. You will be instrumental in the day-to-day delivery of accurate financial information, supporting Group reporting, and helping to maintain the robust financial controls that underpin the UK and Ireland operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Management Accounts & Reporting
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts for UK and Ireland entities, including trial balance reviews, P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow statements.
- Support the production of the Group consolidated monthly reporting pack, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting timetables.
- Prepare variance analysis and KPI commentary when needed, explaining performance against budget and forecast.
- Assist with the preparation of weekly cashflow forecasts and monitoring of actual vs. forecast positions.
- Contribute to the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes under the direction of the Finance Director.
2. Financial Control & Accounting
- Post and review journal entries across the UK and Ireland entities, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and appropriately evidenced.
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis, resolving reconciling items promptly.
- Assist in ensuring books and records are maintained in line with UK GAAP and Group accounting policies.
- Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts and provide audit-ready workings to the Finance Director and external auditors.
- Assist with intercompany reconciliations and settlements between UK entities and the wider Mangrove Group.
3. VAT, Tax & Compliance
- Assist with the preparation and submission of UK and Ireland VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and timely filing.
- Support compliance with other statutory tax obligations as directed by the Finance Director.
- Maintain accurate records to support regulatory and audit requirements.
4. Operational Finance
- Review daily orders and shipments reports to identify financial discrepancies and escalate anomalies.
- Monitor GMV, stock reports, and margin performance data, investigating variances and supporting corrective action.
- Oversee and reconcile rebate tracking, FX transactions, and bank guarantees as directed.
- Assist with credit risk monitoring and escalation of overdue accounts or finance-related customer issues.
5. Systems, Process & Continuous Improvement
- Utilise the Group’s systems to maintain accurate financial records and extract reporting data.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the finance function.
- Maintain well-organised, audit-ready documentation and working papers.
- Support ad hoc finance projects and queries across the UK Group and, where required, other Group regions.
6. Team & Stakeholder Support
- Work closely with the Finance Director and wider Finance team to ensure seamless delivery of financial reporting and controls.
- Liaise with operational and commercial teams to provide financial data and analysis that supports decision-making.
- Act as a dependable point of contact for finance queries from internal stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
- Part-qualified or newly qualified CIMA, ACCA, or ACA (study support considered for the right candidate).
- 2–3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role; advantageous if within a multi-entity, wholesale, distribution, or product-led business.
- Solid grounding in double-entry bookkeeping and accounting journal entries.
- An understanding of core financial consolidation concepts.
- Demonstrable ability to read, prepare and interpret core financial statements – P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow statement.
- Experience in management accounts preparation or support, including variance analysis.
- Knowledge of UK and Ireland VAT rules will be advantageous.
- ERP or accounting system experience (e.g. SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of lookups, pivot tables, and financial modelling.
Skills & Competencies
- Analytical mindset – you enjoy working with numbers, identifying trends, and investigating discrepancies.
- High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in all financial outputs.
- Organised and structured approach to workload management, able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear communicator, able to present financial information concisely to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Proactive and self-motivated, willing to take ownership of tasks and follow through to completion.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative, can-do attitude.
- Commercial awareness and an interest in the renewable energy sector are a plus.
What Segen Offers
- 25 days holiday
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- EV / Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Career development opportunities and study support
- Staff events and a supportive, inclusive working environment
At Segen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to build on our already inclusive culture.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability.
We are dedicated to creating equal opportunities for all, and we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Join us in shaping a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone can thrive
