Financial Controler

Dalkia UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia operates in Nottingham seeking an experienced Financial Controller to own the financial control, governance and reporting for the £300m+ Engineering Division, reporting to the Head of Finance.

You will lead the Financial Accounting and Transactional Shared Services teams, shaping reporting, cash management, and risk mitigation while driving process improvements and building a high‑performing finance function to support growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/ACCA/CIMA with significant post‑qualification senior finance experience.
• Experience as Financial Controller in a large engineering/technical services business.
• Proven governance, compliance and audit management track record.
• Leadership of Financial Accounting and Transactional Shared Services functions.
• Solid knowledge of UK GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP-enabled finance transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own and continually enhance the financial control framework with balance sheet integrity.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual reporting with variance analysis for decision making.
• Coordinate budgeting and quarterly forecasting with grounded assumptions.
• Oversee statutory reporting, tax compliance and audit processes.
• Own divisional cash flow reporting including the 13‑week rolling forecast.
• Drive finance process improvement, systems optimisation and automation.
• Lead and grow the Financial Accounting and Transactional Shared Services teams.

Skills

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA

Senior finance leadership

Financial Controller experience

Shared services leadership

ERP systems

UK GAAP

Stakeholder influence

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Controller

At Dalkia, we’re driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together. Backed by EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of low‑carbon electricity, we’re a people‑first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values, making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.

Financial Controller – Engineering division

Location: Nottingham. Reports to: Head of Finance.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of financial control, governance and reporting across our £300m+ Engineering Division. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the business – you’ll be the custodian of the Division’s financial integrity, working closely with the Head of Finance to maintain a disciplined control environment that supports profitable growth, effective cash management and risk mitigation. Leading the Financial Accounting and Transactional Shared Services teams, you’ll shape how we report, control and improve our finances, while developing a high‑performing team around you.

What you’ll be doing

• Owning and continuously enhancing our financial control framework, ensuring balance sheet integrity across all entities
• Leading monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, providing insight and variance analysis that supports real decision‑making
• Coordinating budgeting and quarterly forecasting, reviewing and challenging assumptions to keep them grounded in reality
• Leading statutory reporting, tax compliance and audit processes, keeping our records audit‑ready year‑round
• Owning divisional cash flow reporting, including the rolling 13‑week forecast submitted to Group Finance
• Driving finance process improvement, systems optimisation and automation across the Division
• Leading, developing and growing the Financial Accounting and Transactional Shared Services teams

What you’ll bring

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, with significant post‑qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role
• Financial Controller experience within a large engineering, technical services, infrastructure, construction or manufacturing business
• A strong track record in financial control, governance, compliance and audit management
• Experience leading Financial Accounting and Transactional Shared Services functions
• Solid technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP
• Experience with ERP systems and finance transformation initiatives
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build a high‑performance culture

Why join us

You’ll be joining a business that is serious about doing things properly – strong controls, real accountability, and a finance function trusted to drive the numbers behind a growing engineering business. If you want a role where your work genuinely shapes how a £300m+ division is run, we’ll love to hear from you.

Our Values

People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing
Better Together – A collaborative team
Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients’ success
Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.