Financial Controller

Dalkia UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking a Financial Controller to own financial control, governance and reporting across our Engineering Division in Nottingham. You will partner with the Head of Finance to ensure a disciplined control environment, cash management and risk mitigation while steering the Financial Accounting and Transactional Shared Services teams.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification with post‑qualification leadership experience in large engineering/technical services settings, strong UK

Qualifications

• The ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification with significant post‑qualification leadership experience.
• Experience leading Financial Accounting and Transactional Shared Services functions.
• Strong track record in financial control, governance and audit management.

Responsibilities

• Owning and continually enhancing our financial control framework with balance sheet integrity.
• Leading monthly, quarterly and annual reporting with variance analysis for decision‑making.
• Coordinating budgeting and quarterly forecasting, challenging assumptions.
• Leading statutory reporting, tax compliance and audit processes.
• Owning divisional cash flow reporting, including the 13‑week forecast to Group Finance.
• Driving finance process improvement, systems transformation and automation.
• Leading and developing the Shared Services teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

UK GAAP knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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 will 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 will 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 takes its commitments seriously – 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 would 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 are 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.

Documents

• Financial_Controller_2026_JD.pdf (116.75 KB)