Uk Finance Manager

Exciting Opportunity: UK Finance Manager (Leeds & Newcastle) - 12 months FTC

About Engie

ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy supply and services. We have been active in the UK energy market for over 20 years, and our investments in energy infrastructure are focused on energy storage and renewable energy (solar, wind, biogas), whilst supplying energy to organisations of all sizes.

We are reshaping the energy future by reconciling economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, and we are looking for people who are committed to help turn our vision into reality.

About the role

ENGIE are recruiting for a UK Finance Manager based in ENGIE's main offices (Leeds and Newcastle). This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract role, working full time Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting for a significant Group Holding Company with c£6.5bn Equity Value. · Approx. 45 UK Corporate Subsidiaries.
• Responsible for all UK Corporate Reporting requirements in relation to the UK as well as UK Consolidation, local Financial Controllers are responsible for local operational UK entities.
• Responsible for UK Statutory Reporting and the key relationship with the external auditor.
• UK FP&A requirements where necessary. Local FP&A report directly into the Global Business Units, but UK FP&A will be required on an ad-hoc basis.
• Ensure a robust environment to meet controls, reporting, regulatory and audit requirements.
• Take the lead on identifying gaps in financial policies and filling them in a timely manner; ensuring all is in line with accounting standards and the Group accounting policies and principles
• Ensure DLAs and ensure compliance, taking necessary steps to safeguard the UK’s assets.
• Monitor business performance and provide accurate and timely reporting and management information to all stakeholders
• Ensure that the UK Finance team is resourced, informed, motivated, and trained to meet business objectives
• Drive continuous business improvement and efficiency on all areas in the UK to ensure best practice is achieved and shared across the portfolio

Key Requirements

• Professionally qualified and extensive post qualification senior Finance experience
• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA .
• Proven strong Finance Leader
• Exposure to Corporate Holding Company Accounts & Regulation Systems: MS Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint • Strong IT skills with excellent working knowledge of ERP system.
• Seen as an expert in own area of functional/technical expertise; including ownership of statutory reporting competence
• Understands the marketplace, customers and current and potential competitors.
• Handles complexity both in scope and number of issues.
• Demonstrates a passion and excitement for his/her work.
• Actively pursues, and makes the most of, customer networking and business development opportunities.

What benefits we offer?

Flexible Working
We understand the importance of work-life balance and recognise that everyone is striving to find the perfect one between work and home life. That's why we offer a hybrid working model that combines the convenience of remote work with the benefits of collaborating in a professional office environment. You'll have the flexibility to work from home part of the time, allowing you to optimise your productivity while enjoying a comfortable work setup.

Bonus Programme
We reward your hard work and dedication with a competitive bonus programme that recognises and values your contributions. Your efforts are appreciated and directly reflected in your financial rewards.

Life Assurance
We prioritise your peace of mind by offering life assurance coverage. You can feel confident knowing that your loved ones will be protected in the event of the unexpected.

Income Protection
Your financial security matters to us. Our income protection benefits ensure that you have a safety net in place, providing a valuable source of income if you're unable to work due to illness or injury.

Employer Pension Contribution
We invest in your future by contributing to your pension plan. You can enjoy the confidence and peace of mind that comes with knowing that you're building a solid foundation for your retirement.

Healthcare Cash Plan
Your well-being matters to us, which is why we provide a healthcare cash plan. You'll have access to a range of healthcare benefits, including reimbursement for medical expenses, dental and optical care, and more. Take care of yourself and your family's health without financial worries.

myENGIE
We offer a range of flexible benefits to employees alongside hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts through myENGIE.

Diverse Employer
ENGIE’s purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions, and we know that the most successful businesses are the most sustainable ones. Diversity, equity and inclusion is key to sustainability and success and our goal is to attract, engage and retain the best talent, bringing the best thinking to our business from inside and outside of our industry. Our ambition is to make sure everyone at ENGIE feels valued, respected and included. We know that diverse teams have more creativity, imagination, innovation and problem solving capabilities, so we are committed to tackling inequalities and creating a diverse and inclusive business.

Equal Opportunity
We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. During the application process you will be asked to complete an equality questionnaire on a voluntary basis and any data we collect will be treated confidentially and used for evaluation purposes only. This helps us understand our audience so we can make sure we are doing everything we can to attract a diverse range of people and ensure our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive.