Group Financial Controller

Zenergi; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee financial operations. This role involves ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and developing management information reports. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting qualifications and 3-5 years of experience in a similar role. This position offers competitive benefits including 25 days of paid holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme

Perkbox

Birthday day off

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years working in a comparable role.
• Excellent understanding of technical accounting standards.
• Authority at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial aspects of the organization.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial close.
• Develop management information reports for executive review.
• Assist in the preparation of annual overhead budgets.
• Lead a successful and timely audit.

Skills

Technical accounting standards

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Relevant accounting qualification

Job description

Description

General purpose :

Founded in 2003, Zenergi set out to simplify energy procurement, empowering organisations to make smarter, more sustainable choices, whilst also offering solutions to help organisations comply better and use better with their energy needs.

The Group Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing financial operations for the company, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance and strategic financial management. The position also safeguards the finances and financial obligations of the business, adhering to financial reporting and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight: Oversee all financial aspects of the organization, ensuring compliance with shareholder, lender and any external authorities requirements and met within stated deadlines
• Month End Ownership: Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial close of ledgers for all group companies. This includes preparing balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring correct cost and revenue recognition.
• Management Reporting: Develop management information reports to meet the needs of the business and produce regular management reports for executive review.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual overhead budgets and quarterly VAT returns, providing insights for financial planning and decision-making cost control. Ensure the correct systems and processes are in place to enhance tight cost controls across the organisation.
• Audit Lead: Lead a successful and timely audit, ensuring no material adjustments, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Team Collaboration: Develop collaborative relationships with executive board members and other directors to ensure that financial information needs are met across the organization.
• Systems Maintenance: Oversee our financial systems and strategy to optimize our performance and accuracy.
• Leadership and Development: Mentor and develop finance leaders within the organization, fostering career growth and driving continuous improvement in financial processes.
• Deputy for CFO where appropriate.

This is an exciting time to be joining Zenergi and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who is ready to get involved, challenge the status quo and grow with us as a company.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Relevant accounting qualification
• Minimum of 3-5 years working in a comparable role
• Excellent understanding of technical accounting standards
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Authority at all levels of the organization

Desirable

• Experience in a similar industry
• Audit experienceExperience of complex revenue recognition

Benefits

• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Southampton
• Working hours: 09:00 – 17:00 with half hour lunch break
• Salary: Competitive
• 25 days paid holiday
• Pension scheme – current minimum contributions are 4% Employer 5% Employee
• Perkbox
• Birthday day off
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Regular Personal Development Plan (PDP) meetings with your line manager and supported CPD opportunities

Zenergi, are a utilities & environmental consultancy aiming to make a positive difference in the world of energy in a simple, sustainable & achievable manner. One that can help cut through the confusion, free you from the stresses of managing bills, chasing payments & validating with the option to help improve sustainability & carbon reduction for your business. We have helped make a difference to 4500 customers which includes educational facilities, care groups, local authorities & housing associations across the United Kingdom.