Finance Manager - Reporting

SmartestEnergy; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of the energy sector, where your expertise in financial accounting and reporting will play a crucial role in shaping global governance initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to implement a new governance framework, prepare financial reports, and lead a team dedicated to excellence. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on career development, this role is perfect for ambitious individuals looking to make a global impact. Embrace the chance to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the future of energy.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Global Impact Opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Experience with financial instruments accounting under IFRS 9.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor new global governance framework for reporting.
• Prepare monthly accounting for trading P&L and manage audit engagements.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Reporting

IFRS 9

Coaching

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

As we continue to grow, this is a real opportunity for you to take oversight of subsidiary reporting as part of our new global governance initiative.

As you would expect in a company expanding as quickly as ours, the developmental and career opportunities on offer are only limited by your own ambition.

You will be involved with the following:

• Implementation and monitoring of new global governance framework established for reporting;
• Preparation of monthly accounting for trading P&L, primarily financial instruments, partnering with the Technical Accounting team to ensure accurate reporting of new contract types;
• Monthly reporting of EU subsidiaries (future plan for establishment);
• Driving P&L and Balance sheet reporting for month-end close (WD1-WD6), including management commentary for senior management;
• Prepare annual statutory accounts and coordinate external audit engagement (group and statutory), leading on audit of derivatives and associated disclosures;
• Responsible for coaching and development of two direct reports;
• Drive improvements to financial reporting processes and controls, partnering with internal audit to define and implement key control activities.

To be successful, you are likely to have the following skills/experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with post-qualification experience in financial accounting/reporting role;
• Prior experience of financial instruments accounting under IFRS 9.

What sets us apart?

• Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.
• Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

What does hybrid working mean to us?

Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.

What happens next?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human - no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.

Ready to join us on our journey to digitise, decarbonise, and localize the future of energy? Apply now.

We're committed to making the application process easy and comfortable. Let us know how we can help you with any reasonable adjustments that can be tailored to your needs. Please reach out so we can discuss with you further.