Financial Controller

Michael Page; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy provider in Scotland is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for their Gladsmuir Site. This role involves leading strategic financial planning, managing stakeholder relationships, overseeing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess significant financial management experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in financial software including ERP systems and Excel. The role offers a competitive salary between £80,000-£90,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial management and leadership is essential.
• Experience managing complex contracts or projects valued for O&M focus.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Leading annual business planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Preparing and presenting accurate monthly financial statements.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and managing financial risks.
• Maintaining weekly and monthly working capital and cash flow oversight.
• Acting as a strategic partner for stakeholders including investors and suppliers.
• Managing and developing the finance team for high performance.
• Leading implementation and governance of contractual agreements.
• Negotiating and structuring cost allocation models for services.
• Developing performance dashboards for relevant KPIs and financial reporting.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Cash flow management

Education

Qualified accountant CA / CIMA / ACCA

Tools

ERP systems

Sage

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

I'm delighted to be retained with my client Beaverbrook Energy to recruit a newly-created Financial Controller position for their Gladsmuir Site. This role will work closely with the GM and CFO, leading strategic planning, financial reporting & analysis, stakeholder collaboration, risk control, cash management and leadership.

Client Details

Beaverbrook Energy controls the Gladsmuir Resource Facility in Lanark. They are a forward-thinking provider of sustainable energy solutions, committed to powering communities and businesses with innovation, reliability, and responsibility. They specialise in delivering high-quality energy services that balance environmental stewardship with economic growth.

Description

• Strategic Planning & Budgeting: Leading the annual business planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, aligning financial goals with overall business objectives.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Preparing and presenting accurate monthly financial statements and Board Pack, using data analysis to provide actionable insights.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and accounting standards (e.g., FRS, GAAP), implementing robust internal controls, and managing financial risks.
• Cash Flow Management: Maintain and oversee weekly and monthly working capital and cash flow to ensure the company can meet its obligations. Take lead in reporting cash position and risks to investors and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Acting as a strategic partner and point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, investors, customers and suppliers.
• Team Leadership: Managing, mentoring, and developing the finance team to foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Implementation & Governance: Leading the implementation and ongoing governance of MSA, ensuring contractual compliance and value delivery.
• Pricing & Cost Allocation: Negotiating, structuring, and challenging cost allocation models for services defined within the MSA and O&M contracts.
• Performance Tracking: Developing and delivering performance dashboards for relevant KPI's and standard financial reporting on P&L , Cash and Balance sheet to the board with appropriate commentary. Monthly O&M performance reporting to the board working closely with the General Manager. Participate in formal monthly reviews with the O&M provider and challenge costs and adherence to budget.

Profile

• Significant experience in financial management, analysis, and a track record of leadership are essential.
• Experience in managing complex contracts or projects is highly valued for the O&M / MSA focus.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in financial software (e.g., ERP systems, Sage, Xero) and advanced skills in data analysis tools like Microsoft Excel are required.
• Qualified accountant CA / CIMA / ACCA minimum Soft
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills (both written and oral), leadership capabilities, and attention to detail are crucial.

Job Offer

This role offers a competitive salary between £80,000-£90,000 DOE.