Finance Manager

Char.gy

We are a leading charge point provider and operator for electric vehicles in the UK, managing over 5,000 public charge points. We are committed to providing reliable, convenient and affordable charging infrastructure that is accessible to all, particularly the 40% of UK households without private driveways that rely on public charging.

We believe our employees are the electric spark igniting our success. We’re dedicated to our culture and ensure that every individual feels charged up and empowered to accelerate their career, which is why we have been recognised as a “Great Place to Work” and a “Living Wage Employer”. Together, we’re shaping the future as society’s preferred EV charging network.

Finance underpins char.gy’s ability to grow with confidence. We produce the numbers, keep cash management, financial operations and reporting accurate and on time, and turn financial data into insight that influences decisions at the Board level and throughout the business. As char.gy scales towards a nationwide charging network, this team is building the financial that will get us there.

You will play a pivotal role in the delivery and oversight of char.gy's financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and control across all areas of financial management. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a hands‑on role which owns the month‑end close, statutory reporting, tax compliance and internal controls, bringing technical rigour to the function while driving process improvement as the business scales.

The role line manages the Accountant and Finance Assistant, providing day‑to‑day leadership and supporting their development. You will work closely with the Head of Finance, external auditors and advisers, and stakeholders across the business to ensure robust financial control as char.gy grows.

• Own and sign off the month‑end close process, driving continuous improvement.
• Manage and support the development of the Accountant and Finance Assistant.
• Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts and manage the external audit end‑to‑end.
• Own the purchase‑to‑pay process and oversee the revenue ledger, ensuring accurate billing and cash management.
• Manage VAT, CIS and other HMRC tax compliance obligations.
• Act as system administrator, driving process and reporting improvements.
• Develop and monitor internal controls safeguarding char.gy's assets and reporting accuracy.
• Provide financial analysis to support business performance and assist with wider finance projects.

• Own and sign off the month‑end close process, pushing for constant improvement.
• Manage the Accountant and Finance Assistant, supporting their development.
• Ensure accurate preparation of month‑end financials, balance sheet reconciliations, and management of the general ledger.
• Review and approve all journals and postings before figures are locked at month‑end.
• Maintain and manage tangible and intangible fixed asset registers, depreciation postings, and capitalisation decisions.
• Oversee inventory management and reconciliation to stock system, including chargepoint and installation reconciliations.
• Oversee finance management of payroll, pensions, and employee benefits.
• Ensure LEVI grant funding proceeds are collected in accordance with contractual terms along with the necessary reporting.

• Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts for Head of Finance review.
• Manage the external audit end‑to‑end, acting as primary point of contact, coordinate audit schedules, prepare audit packs, and resolve queries to ensure timely and clean completion.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards.
• Provide inputs to investor and shareholder reporting as required.
• Work with external accountants to ensure contracts are reported in line with the relevant accounting standards, including revenue recognition across char.gy's portfolio of charging contracts.
• Monitor and implement new and emerging accounting standards, ensuring char.gy's policies and financial statements remain compliant.
• Track and implement recommendations from the…