Group Financial Controller - Hybrid - Sunderland, UK

EDF Energy; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Electric vehicle leasing

Private healthcare

Extra holiday

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Job summary

EDF power solutions UK & Ireland is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, governance and planning across the business. You will partner with the CFO and executive team to drive performance and ensure robust controls in a multi-entity organisation.

You will shape the evolution of financial systems, consolidate reporting, manage external audit, and develop a high-performing finance function ready for sustainable growth and net-zero transition.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant experience in financial control, consolidation, reporting and governance within a complex multi-entity organisation.
• Deep technical expertise in UK GAAP and IFRS, statutory reporting and external audit management.
• Proven finance leader with ability to influence executives and lead high-performing teams.
• Experience delivering finance transformation, systems enhancements and process improvements in regulated or capital-intensive environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group Financial Control function across EDF power solutions UK & Ireland, ensuring best-in-class reporting and governance.
• Advise the CFO and Executive Team with financial leadership, insights and challenge for strategic decisions.
• Oversee consolidation, shareholder reporting, statutory accounts and external audit activities.
• Drive finance transformation, strengthen systems and controls, and develop a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Financial leadership

Governance

Financial reporting

UK GAAP/IFRS

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Are you an accomplished finance leader looking to shape the strategic direction of a growing renewable energy business? This is an opportunity to lead a critical function at the heart of EDF power solutions UK & Ireland, driving financial excellence, governance and transformation while supporting ambitious growth plans.

At EDF power solutions, we're shaping an Electric UK & Ireland. As we continue to expand our renewable energy portfolio and invest in the transition to net zero, Finance plays a pivotal role in enabling sustainable growth, informed decision-making and long-term value creation.

The Opportunity

As Group Financial Controller, you will have overall accountability for financial reporting, statutory compliance, financial control, consolidation and planning processes across EDF power solutions UK & Ireland. Operating at the highest levels of the organisation, you will work closely with Executive leaders, Business Unit Finance teams, shareholders and external auditors, influencing key business decisions and supporting the delivery of our strategic objectives.

This is also a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our Finance function. As the business continues to grow in scale and complexity, you will lead the evolution of financial systems, controls and reporting frameworks, driving continuous improvement and strengthening governance across the organisation.

You will play a key role in building a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and professional development, while ensuring Finance remains equipped to support the business's long-term ambitions.

Alongside a competitive salary, annual bonus opportunity and market-leading benefits package, you'll benefit from our Flexible First approach to work. This role can be based from our offices in Edinburgh, Durham or London, with hybrid working arrangements that support both collaboration and flexibility.

Why EDF power solutions?

We're united by a shared ambition: to tackle climate change, shaping an Electric UK & Ireland. Our diverse team is growing fast, driven by innovation and a commitment to clean, green energy for all.

With technologies spanning onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery storage and green hydrogen, we're the UK & Ireland's most diverse renewable generator. By 2035, we aim to deliver 10GW of low-carbon energy and we’d love you to help us get there.

Who You Are

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant experience leading financial control, consolidation, reporting and governance within a complex, multi-entity organisation.
• Deep technical expertise in UK GAAP, IFRS, statutory reporting and external audit management, with the ability to navigate complex accounting matters and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Proven finance leader with a strong track record of influencing Executive stakeholders, leading high-performing teams and partnering the business to drive strategic decision-making.
• Experience delivering finance transformation, systems enhancement and process improvement initiatives, ideally within a regulated, infrastructure, energy or other capital-intensive environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the Group Financial Control function, ensuring best-in-class financial reporting, governance, compliance and control across EDF power solutions UK & Ireland.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO, Executive Team and shareholders, providing financial leadership, insight and challenge to support strategic decision-making and business performance.
• Oversee Group consolidation, shareholder reporting, statutory accounts and external audit activities, ensuring accurate, transparent and compliant financial reporting.
• Drive finance transformation and continuous improvement, strengthening systems, processes and capability while developing a high‑performing team and robust control environment to support future growth

If youre looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun, and help to create a net zero future then youre in the right place! If youre passionate about tackling climate change to support a cleaner, greener future, wed love you to come and join us.

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, our employee benefits include flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle from electric vehicle leasing and private healthcare to extra holiday and more.

Everyone is welcome at EDF power solutions; were committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Closing Date: 1st of November 2026

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