Financial Controller

Green Recruitment Company; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Solar Developer is seeking an experienced Financial Controller/Financial Director to manage the commercial aspects of its UK operations. The role involves overseeing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, and leading a team. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of PQE experience in the renewable sector and the ability to manage a transition from UK GAAP to IFRS. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE experience in renewables or construction.
• Experience in leading migration from UK GAAP to IFRS.
• Ability to build and develop multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under UK GAAP.
• Ensure compliance with group-wide accounting policies.
• Manage cash flow planning and liquidity management.
• Build, lead, and develop the local team.

Skills

Financial management

Tax compliance

Leadership in multi-functional teams

Project controlling

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