Financial Controller

Financial ControllerThe Opportunity Our exclusively retained client is a fast-growing, owner-managed organisation operating within the renewable energy sector. With strong investment and an expanding project pipeline, the business is entering an exciting period of scale. They are now seeking a Financial Controller to take the lead on day-to-day finance operations, reporting directly to the Group Finance Director. This role will act as the number one in finance for a key operating division, providing both financial control and commercial insight to support ongoing growth.The

Role This is a broad and hands-on Financial Controller position, combining strong technical delivery with commercial finance support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership of the monthly management accounts pack (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and KPIs)
• Lead on revenue recognition, ensuring accuracy in a project-based environment
• Deliver project analysis to support profitability and performance tracking
• Production and management of weekly cashflow reporting (short-term and 8-week forecasts)
• Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations
• Oversight of audit processes, acting as key point of contact for external auditors
• Responsibility for VAT and CIS compliance
• Strengthening financial controls, processes, and reporting as the business scales

Team Leadership

• Direct management of three team members.

The Candidate We are seeking a technically strong and commercially aware finance professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role
• Strong grounding in financial reporting, controls, and compliance
• Experience in revenue recognition and project-based accounting
• track record of producing high-quality management information and cashflow forecasting
• Confident managing and developing a small team
• Strong stakeholder skills with the ability to partner closely with a Finance Director

Desirable:

• Experience in renewable energy, construction, infrastructure, or a similar project-driven sector
• Experience in a high-growth or owner-managed company environment

Why Apply?

• Number one finance role for a key business unit
• Direct exposure to an experienced Group Finance Director
• Opportunity to shape processes and add real commercial value
• Join a high-growth business in a future-focused sector