Financial Controller

Green Recruitment Company; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Solar Developer in the UK is seeking a Financial Controller/Financial Director. You will oversee financial management, ensure compliance with accounting regulations, and lead the migration to IFRS. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in finance within the renewable sector and strong team leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE experience in the renewable or construction sector.
• Ability to lead migration from UK GAAP to IFRS.
• Experience in building multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under UK GAAP.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Oversee cash flow planning and liquidity management.

Skills

Financial management

Tax compliance

Team leadership

Project controlling

IFRS knowledge

Job description

A leading Solar Developer is seeking to appoint a Financial Controller/Financial Director to join its growing business.

With a background in renewable development, you will have overall responsibility for the commercial management of the UK entity (Finance, Controlling, Tax, HR, Legal, where applicable). Reporting to the CEO, you will have an active role in the strategic and operational development of the UK business.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Responsibility for monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements under UK GAAP (in the future IFRS)

• Ensure compliance with group-wide accounting policies and alignment in consolidated financial statements

• Serve as a key interface between the local management and the Group CFO/Group Finance

• Implementation and maintenance of an effective project controlling system, including monthly project evaluations and variance analyses in cooperation with Group Controlling

• Active role in the Intercompany charging system, including transfer pricing, documentation, and tax-compliant execution in coordination with Group Tax

• Responsible for cash flow planning, liquidity management, and working capital control

• Oversight of tax filings in close cooperation with local tax advisors and the corporate tax team

• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (Companies Act, HMRC, internal policies)

• Build, lead, and develop the local team (e.g., Finance, HR, Admin)

• Promote a performance-driven and solution-oriented corporate culture

You will be:

• A minimum of 5 years PQE experience, from a renewables or construction background

• Able to lead the migration project from UK GAAP to IRFS

• Experienced in building and developing multi-functional teams