Finance Controls & Reporting Lead – Energy & Renewables

James Fisher and Sons plc; Bamber Bridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Reporting and Controls Lead for the Energy Services & Renewables division in the North West of England with hybrid working. The role focuses on ownership of reporting, controls, and statutory compliance across a £100m revenue segment, driving governance improvements and finance transformation.

You will lead a finance team, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and oversee ERP implementation (IFS) while delivering high‑quality management and statutory

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent.
• Experience in financial control, reporting or a senior finance role within a global business.
• Experience in multi-entity and/or multi-currency environments.
• Strong track record in month-end close, balance sheet control, and management reporting.
• Experience with finance transformation and ERP implementations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and Group reporting within a four-day close cycle.
• Maintain strong financial controls while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, Group policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee statutory reporting, tax deliverables, and external audit requirements.
• Lead cash forecasting and provide visibility of cash flow, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive improvements in working capital performance and project cash conversion.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Partner with operational, commercial, and Group Finance stakeholders to support business performance.

Skills

Finance leadership

Month-end close

Stakeholder management

Cash forecasting

People leadership

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

IFS ERP

Cognos

Job description

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Reporting and Controls Lead for the Energy Services & Renewables division in the North West of England with hybrid working. The role focuses on ownership of reporting, controls, and statutory compliance across a £100m revenue segment, driving governance improvements and finance transformation.

You will lead a finance team, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and oversee ERP implementation (IFS) while delivering high‑quality management and statutory