Commercial Finance Projects Manager

ITM Power; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BAYE share scheme

Birthday holiday

Holiday Purchase

Cycle to work scheme

Health Cash Plan

Eye Care

Life assurance

EV Car Leasing

Job summary

ITM Power is seeking a Commercial Finance Projects Manager to join our UK finance team. You will partner with the commercial and manufacturing finance teams to challenge costs, improve FP&A processes and drive ERP and reporting enhancements.

You will lead budgets, forecasts and long-term plans, ensure robust internal controls and deliver KPI analysis to support strategic decisions. The role demands a fully qualified accountant with strong communication and a proactive, analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant with experience in FP&A and cost management.
• Ability to challenge senior leadership on performance and approach.
• Experience with process improvements, ERP developments, and financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost-challenge initiatives and drive reporting improvements.
• Develop and maintain cost centre reporting and monthly reviews.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communicator

Proactive problem-solver

ERP/FP&A experience

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

Dynamics D365 ERP

Job description

About ITM Power

ITM is at the forefront of the green hydrogen industry, designing and manufacturing cutting-edge PEM electrolysers that are instrumental in global decarbonisation efforts. With over two decades of scientific expertise, we’ve established ourselves as industry leaders in clean energy technology.

Our Journey and Growth

As pioneers in green hydrogen technology, ITM is offering the most advanced PEM electrolyser technology in the world. Founded in 2000, ITM Power PLC was one of the first companies of its kind to be listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. Headquartered in the UK, our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is the world’s first largest PEM Gigafactory in commercial operation, and home to our R&D and manufacturing. ITM Power Germany is our hub in the heart of the EU. This facility not only houses regional functions including business development and engineering, but also our Aftersales services with the ability to quickly deploy stacks.

Innovation and Impact

Our PEM electrolysers are deployed in some of the world's largest green hydrogen projects. We continue to push the boundaries of technology, enhancing cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

Join Our Mission

ITM is in the midst of a transformative phase, focusing on streamlined delivery and operational excellence. We're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for clean energy and our drive to make a tangible impact on the world's transition to net-zero.

You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people, encouraging each other to be the best we can. We’ve come a long way, join us in the next step of our incredible journey!

What are we looking for

The Commercial Finance Projects Manager will be pivotal in partnering with the commercial parts of the business to challenge costs, continually develop processes, improve reporting and develop Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).

The role will be central for Finance improvement projects such as ERP & Reporting improvements and will work closely with the commercial & manufacturing finance team members.

The successful candidate will have strong business partnering skills, analytical skills, system skills, high attention to detail, a deep understanding of processes, systems, costing, overhead management, and the ability to influence business leaders to optimise business financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Working with senior management across the business, develop and drive forward a cost challenge programme to ensure that processes are undertaken in an efficient way, providing robust challenge to underlying assumptions and ideas
• Continuous development and improvement of reporting processes, including reporting formats, system generated reporting and accuracy of data, ensuring this is reviewed and aligned with senior leadership
• Develop a robust, high-quality system generated cost centre reporting, to be distributed to cost centre owners and senior leadership
• Manage monthly and continuously improve a monthly cost centre performance review, ensuring challenge is provided to cost centre owners over actions undertaken to ensure efficient management of cost centres and spend
• Identify key value drivers and provide forward-looking analysis to support decision-making
• Develop and track KPIs across commercial and operational functions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Provide operational efficiency initiatives through financial analysis
• Support working capital optimisation initiatives, including inventory, receivables and payables analysis
• Support audit processes relating to commercial and operational finance activities
• Promote a culture of cost ownership and financial accountability across the organisation
• Lead the preparation and development of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans, across the business
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies and relevant accounting standards
• Develop a roadmap for overall reporting improvements

About You

Knowledge and Experience

• Fully qualified Accountant
• Ability & experience to challenge senior leadership on performance and changing approach
• Experience of process improvements, ERP system developments, cost management and FP&A
• Experience with Dynamics D365 ERP & Projects system
• Strong communicator and relationship-builder with various stakeholders across the business
• Analytical thinker with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
• Empathetic and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial software

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
• Effective communication skills – able to deliver bad news and to communicate financial data to non-finance colleagues
• A proactive attitude with a desire to improve processes and contribute to team efficiency
• Strong time management and organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer

The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a rapidly growing industry, within a dynamic environment where you can shape the future of energy and work with a team that’s actively addressing global climate challenges. Our corporate culture values safety, integrity and continuous improvement.

A competitive salary and an excellent contributory pension, 25 days holiday and a wider range of benefits including:

• Buy as you earn (BAYE) share scheme
• Birthday holiday
• Holiday Purchase
• Cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyle Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Eye Care
• Life assurance
• EV Car Leasing
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Motor Save Scheme
• Tech Save Scheme
• Our onsite parking includes free electric car charging points

Our success is driven by the exceptional diversity of our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we encourage our employees to learn and grow, fuelled by mutual respect in a place where ideas flow and thrive.