Head of Finance, Climate

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August 1, 2026 (6 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR102326
** Head of Finance - Climate Division, Genuit Group
** Part of the
** Genuit Group,
** we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.

This role sits within the Climate Division of Genuit Group, encompassing a portfolio of well-established businesses.
** Role Purpose
** We are now looking for an outstanding Head of Finance to play a pivotal role within our Climate Division. This is a highly visible position, acting as the Finance Director's deputy and partnering with the Climate Senior Leadership Team to influence strategic decisions, improve commercial performance and drive sustainable growth across a division built of reputable businesses.

This is a hybrid role with travel required to each of the Climate Division sites as and when the role demands.

Climate Division locations:
Caerphilly, High Wycombe, Stonehouse in Gloucestershire, Honiton.
** What you'll be doing
** This is far more than a traditional finance role. You'll be at the heart of the business, providing commercial insight, challenging thinking and helping leaders make better decisions.
** Lead a high-performing finance function
*** Support the Finance Director in developing a best-in-class finance team.
* Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance.
* Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning.
* Standardise finance processes, systems and reporting across the division.
* Drive automation, simplification and data-led decision making through our Shared Services (GBS) team.
** Drive commercial performance
** You'll play a leading role in improving profitability through effective pricing and commercial decision-making by:
* Developing consistent pricing strategies and governance.
* Monitoring price realisation, margin performance and discount compliance.
* Partnering with commercial teams to optimise pricing and deal profitability.
* Introducing meaningful pricing KPIs and performance measures.
** Deliver meaningful business insight
** You'll build a finance performance framework that enables leaders to make informed decisions by:
* Developing a clear Finance KPI framework linked to strategic objectives.
* Producing insightful reporting, variance analysis and forward-looking recommendations.
* Embedding data visualisation tools, including Power BI, to provide real-time performance insight.
** Improve productivity and cost performance
** Working closely with operational leaders, you'll:
* Support cost optimisation programmes across the division.
* Develop productivity dashboards and cost tracking metrics.
* Identify efficiency opportunities through benchmarking and continuous improvement.
* Provide robust ROI analysis and business cases to support investment decisions.
** Be a trusted business partner
** Success in this role will come from your ability to influence and collaborate. You'll:
* Partner with senior leaders across the Climate Division to improve business performance.
* Provide clear commercial insight into profitability, costs and growth opportunities.
* Challenge constructively while supporting decision making.
* Embed finance into key commercial and operational processes, from pricing to performance reviews.
** Building Capability & Performance
** You'll contribute to a high-performing finance function by:
* Acting as a trusted partner and coach to finance colleagues, supporting their professional growth and development.
* Encouraging a culture of accountability, curiosity and continuous improvement through influence and collaboration.
* Helping teams enhance the quality and impact of their commercial insight, ensuring finance plays a proactive role in decision-making.
** What success looks like
** You'll know you're making an impact through:
* Improved margins and stronger pricing performance.
* A consistent, embedded KPI framework across the division.
* Measurable productivity and cost improvements.
* High-quality forecasting and financial planning.
* Insightful reporting that drives action.
* Strong relationships and trusted partnerships with business leaders.
** What you'll bring
** Essential* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
* Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role.
* Strong commercial finance and operational expertise.
* A proven track record of driving business performance and cost transformation.
* Excellent financial modelling and analytical capability.
* Experience designing KPI frameworks and performance dashboards.

Desirable
* Experience using Power BI, Tableau or similar data visualisation tools.
* Knowledge of pricing tools or CRM systems.
* Experience transforming or scaling finance functions.
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