Financial Controller

Eco2Solar; Kidderminster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading renewable energy company as a Financial Controller, responsible for leading a finance team and contributing to strategic decisions. With a competitive salary and a commitment to sustainability, this role offers a chance to make a real impact in the industry.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Monthly wellness benefits

Holiday purchase scheme

Flexible benefits tailored to lifestyle

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a financial controller.
• Excellent financial analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to build and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a finance team.
• Prepare financial statements and ensure compliance.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Summerfield House, Kidderminster: Hybrid working

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 depending on experience

Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm

Ready to take your career to the next level? Join Eco2Solar as our Financial Controller and play a pivotal role in revolutionizing the renewable energy industry!

Eco2Solar is at the forefront of renewable and smart technology supply and installation for new-build housing developers across the UK. With a commitment to excellence, fairness, innovation, and trust, we are rapidly expanding, growing year on year. Join us as we install over 100 systems daily and make a tangible difference to our environment.

About the role

As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for leading a finance team, contributing to strategic decision-making at the senior management level, and shaping the future of our business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage, mentor, and develop a finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
2. Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
3. Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to senior management, supporting strategic decision-making.
4. Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, aligning financial plans with business objectives.
5. Monitor and optimise cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to ensure the financial health of the business.
6. Implement and maintain robust financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
7. Coordinate with external auditors to ensure smooth year-end audits.
8. Support senior management with financial projects, system improvements, and business initiatives.

What We Are Looking For:

1. A strategic thinker with a proven track record as a financial controller who is ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified.
2. Excellent financial analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
3. A leader capable of building and developing high-performing teams.
4. A resilient and influential individual who can collaborate at all levels.

Cultural Competencies:

1. Hungry, smart but humble.
2. Fair and supportive to customers and colleagues.
3. Driven to provide excellent service and support.
4. Always seeking better ways to achieve goals.
5. Eager to help teammates succeed.
6. Embodies our values of Excellence, Fairness, Innovation, and Trust.

You will be joining a reputable and growing company passionate about sustainability, ecosystems, and delivering first-class service. We offer a competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with 33 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays and your birthday), a contributory pension scheme, monthly wellness benefits, access to a holiday purchase scheme (buying and selling up to 5 extra days per year), and a wide range of flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle.