At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial control for trading operations and oversee accounting and reporting processes.
- Company: Dynamic energy business focused on modernising financial infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and drive process improvements.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment driving sustainability and transformation in finance.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with experience in trading or complex financial environments.
The predicted salary is between 120000 - 130000 £ per year.
Senior Financial Controller required for an Energy business in London £120,000 - £130,000 + bonus and benefits, dependant on experience. Stanton House are partnering with an organisation within the Energy sector who are seeking to strengthen their Finance function. The business operates across trading, generation and broader energy activities with a strong focus on modernising its financial infrastructure and supporting the transition to a more sustainable future.
The environment is fast-paced and data driven, offering exposure to sophisticated markets, complex financial instruments and ongoing transformation initiatives. As Senior Financial Controller, you will sit at the centre of financial control for a major trading operation, with responsibility overseeing accounting, valuation and external reporting across commodity and foreign-exchange activities.
You will act as the subject matter expert for trading-related financial control, shaping processes, driving improvements and ensuring robust frameworks are in place to support reporting, audit and future scale. This role offers the opportunity to combine technical accounting depth with transformation delivery, while working closely with senior stakeholders across finance, trading and group functions.
To be suitable for this role you must have the following:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
- Experience in complex environments such as trading, treasury or product control
- Strong accounting knowledge with in-depth knowledge of IFRS
- Experience with derivatives, hedge accounting and external financial disclosures
- Understanding of commodity trading markets and FX reporting
- Proven experience delivering finance transformation, including process improvements and automation
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex data
- Experience supporting audit, statutory and group reporting experiences
- Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple functions
Responsibilities shall include but not limited to:
- Own financial accounting, valuation and reporting processes for commodity and FX positions
- Lead improvements in financial control frameworks, including automation and standardisation of processes
- Act as design authority for trading-related financial control, setting principles and documentation standards
- Oversee FX reporting, including hedge accounting design, policy interpretation and monitoring
- Manage month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy across P&L
Senior Financial Controller employer: Stanton House
As a Senior Financial Controller at our dynamic Energy business in London, you will thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment that prioritises innovation and sustainability. We offer competitive compensation, including a generous bonus structure and comprehensive benefits, alongside a collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and development. Join us to play a pivotal role in transforming our financial infrastructure while engaging with senior stakeholders and complex financial instruments in the exciting energy sector.
