Financial Controller

CFP Energy (UK) Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and sustainability group is seeking an experienced accountant to enhance financial processes and implement internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and a proactive approach to compliance, driving financial excellence across the Group.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working pattern

Discretionary commission/bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Life and medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Family-friendly policies

Recruit and Reward scheme

Access to perk-box benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar or supportive role.
• Strong technical background with experience in finance ledger software.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust internal controls to mitigate risks.
• Prepare financial statements for management and external stakeholders.
• Perform in-depth financial analysis to identify trends and variances.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Communication

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree Level Education

Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Excel

Finance Ledger Software

Job description

About us:

Our mission is to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy by providing innovative financial solutions to our clients.

We are not just any energy and sustainability group; we're a dynamic, award-winning powerhouse! At the forefront of environmental innovation, we lead the charge in providing cutting-edge solutions for large-scale energy consumers. From guiding small business to corporate giants on their journey to achieve net zero emissions to expertly managing risks and supplying vital power and gas resources, we do it all. We're not content with just excelling in our current ventures - we thrive on pioneering new businesses and seizing energy investment opportunities.

Role:

This role is suited for an experienced, qualified accountant responsible for developing and implementing internal controls, co-ordinating management accounts and financial statements, and performing detailed financial analysis to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, hands-on experience in enhancing financial processes, and a proactive approach to ensuring compliance and driving financial excellence across the Group.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust internal controls to mitigate risks

• Ensure the accurate and timely production of management accounts for multiple entities.

• Prepare financial statements for management and external stakeholders.

• Perform in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and potential issues.

• Oversee the design and implementation of new systems and processes.

• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting, developing tools as needed, to support commercial decision making.

• Support development of a culture of financial operations throughout the Group via knowledge sharing and communication.

• Provide expertise and guidance to colleagues at all levels on finance-related matters.

• Compliance with relevant Group and company policies and procedures.

• Proactive participation in change initiatives across the Group to achieve business results.

• Identify opportunities for people, process or technology change.

• Contribute to the review and remediation of incidents or breaches.

• Engage collaboratively across the Group, to ensure a co-ordinated enterprise-wide approach to finance operations.

Ideal candidate:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar or supportive role.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification.

• Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent.

• Strong technical background with experience with finance ledger software and systems.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and capable with VBA.

• Proven experience in implementing internal controls and automation.

• 'Deep understanding of financial control operations.

• Understanding of energy markets, trading strategies and financial instruments an advantage.

• Adaptable to business change and skilled at working in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills – a confident, credible, persuasive, and collaborative team-player.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and articulate ideas to a diverse audience.

• Demonstrate initiative by proposing solutions, acting independently, and confidently challenge the status quo.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with motivation to add value to the Group.

• Demonstrates high ethical standards and integrity.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave in addition to Bank holidays.

• Hybrid working pattern.

• Discretionary commission/bonus scheme.

• Company pension scheme.

• Life and medical insurance, and eyecare scheme.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Family-friendly policies.

• Recruit and Reward scheme.

• Access to perk-box benefits package.

The CF Group is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity and respect, and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all employees/contractors and job applicants.