Financial Controller - Uk Reporting & Operations (Renewables)

Meraki Talent are exclusively supporting with the appointment of a permanent Financial Controller based in Edinburgh paying £75,000 - £90,000 with strong bonus, pension and benefits.
The Opportunity
This is without doubt of one of the most exciting, rare and unique to hit the market within 2024. It presents the opportunity to join a boutique organisation that purely specialises in the renewable energy arena, with many labelling them unrivalled within their field. That accolade is no mean feat, however its easily understandable based on:
Leadership - this organisations Executive and Management leadership team is literally an 'all-star’ line up with some of the biggest names within the renewable energy sector.
Track Record - its workforce has been responsible and involved in several flagship renewable energy projects & transactions globally over the past decade.
Experts - its wealth of experience and knowledge within the renewable energy space is a huge market differentiator and they can easily set themselves apart from the competition.
Partnerships - due to their prestigious brand and reputation, they partner with some of the most well-known & respected businesses worldwide.
Projects - their existing portfolio and pipeline of future projects is one of the most impressive within the renewable energy world.
Investment - they are extremely well backed with deep pockets so that when the right investment opportunities are identified, they have zero restrictions in executing the transaction.
The Role

This is a pivotal position within the function to take ownership of all aspects of UK finance. The role will work alongside the Group Financial Controller, and report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This is an extremely balanced opportunity that will assist the Group Financial Controller by being responsible for the UK financial reporting requirements and feeding into the top level international group, whilst taking ownership for the day to day operational finance requirements.

The departmental plan for this role would be for it to become role focused both domestically and internationally (Europe) within the future.

The key components of the role will include:

Operational Finance

• Ownership of UK operational finance
• Business partnering with SLT & Heads to influence strategy, direction and decision making through financial analysis
• Production and presentation of monthly reporting packs
• Involvement in extremely high value & profile projects
• Partnering with FP&A to aid commercial finance analysis
• Operational finance reporting - OPEX, CAPEX, costs, KPI’s
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Reviewing and developing processes, procedures, controls & systems for operational UK finance

Financial Reporting

• Feeding into top level international group
• Assisting with statutory accounts for multiple entities including consolidations
• Assisting with monthly management accounts
• Balance sheet integrity and reconciliations
• Managing of fixed assets
• Managing intercompany transactions
• Ensuring a robust month-end close
• Assisting with VAT & taxation returns
• Assisting with cash management, treasury and cashflow forecasting
• Overseeing transactional finance - AP and AR

On Offer
The position of Financial Controller is based in Edinburgh with excellent flexible/hybrid working. The role will also offer:

• £75,000 - £90,000 base salary
• Excellent bonus potential
• Generous company pension
• A range of other benefits & perks
• Flexible and hybrid working

Candidate Profile

We are keen to engage with candidates that meet the following criteria:

• Qualified Accountant with good post qualification tenure
• Competent in financial reporting - ideally with group and IFRS exposure
• Can demonstrate operational finance experience - ideally in a project environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

The employer is open to applications of candidates of Finance Managers keen to secure their first Financial Controller role, or an existing Financial Controller role that can utilise their vast experience with the growth & expansion journey ahead.

Next Steps

Please do not hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion regarding this excellent permanent opportunity. Full job description is available upon request from suitable applicants.