Finance Manager (3-5 years PQE)

Green Recruitment Company; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing clean energy firm in London is seeking a qualified Commercial Finance Manager to lead their finance function. This hands-on role involves running daily finance operations, budgeting, and forecasting while building scalable processes. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of finance experience and ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications. This position promises high ownership, autonomy, and meaningful equity, allowing you to have a direct impact from day one.

Benefits

Meaningful equity with real upside

High ownership and autonomy

Direct impact from day one

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in finance.
• Detail-driven with commercial awareness.
• Experience in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day finance operations including bookkeeping and reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes.
• Build scalable finance processes and deliver insights.

Skills

Strong reporting skills

Budgeting skills

Forecasting skills

Analytical skills

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Job description

We're partnering with a fast-growing, founder-led clean energy company to hire their first Commercial Finance Manager.

If you're a qualified accountant ready to own the finance function and shape the future of a mission-driven business, this is your chance.

About the Company

Our client is making solar energy simple and accessible for homes and businesses across the UK. Backed by long-term investors and powered by smart tech, they’re scaling fast and now building their core team for the next stage of growth.

The Role

As the first finance hire, you'll:

• Run day-to-day finance ops (bookkeeping, reporting, controls)

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow

• Build and streamline scalable finance processes

• Deliver insights to drive performance and decision-making

• Lay the foundation for a best-in-class finance function

This is a hands-on role with real ownership, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

What You’ll Need

Must-Haves

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

• 2–4 years' experience in finance

• Strong reporting, budgeting & forecasting skills

• Analytical, detail-driven, and commercially sharp

Nice-to-Haves

• Start-up or scale-up experience

• Exposure to consolidations or structured finance

• Knowledge of solar, construction, or field ops businesses

What’s on Offer

• Meaningful equity with real upside

• High ownership and autonomy

• Direct impact from day one

• Work alongside a sharp, founder-led team

• Be part of building something that matters