Hybrid Finance Transformation Leader – Reporting & Controls

James Fisher and Sons plc; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Cycle to work

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Reporting and Controls Lead for Energy Services & Renewables. The role combines financial leadership with governance improvements and transformation of reporting systems.

The position requires collaboration with senior stakeholders, management of a multi-entity, multi-currency finance function, and leadership of a high-performing team across the North West region with a Preston-based office presence.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in financial control, reporting, or senior finance role within a global business.
• Experience of multi-entity and/or multi-currency environments.
• Strong month-end close, balance sheet control, and management reporting.
• Experience of finance transformation and/or ERP implementations.
• Statutory accounts, external audit, and accounting standards expertise.
• Proven people leadership and team development experience.
• Strong cash flow and working capital management skills.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrable success in improving financial controls, reporting processes, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and Group reporting within a four-day close cycle.
• Maintain strong financial controls while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, Group policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee statutory reporting, tax deliverables, and external audit requirements.
• Lead cash forecasting and provide clear visibility of cash flow, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive improvements in working capital performance and project cash conversion.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, coordinating audits and statutory reporting.
• Ensure control issues are identified, addressed, and resolved effectively.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Partner with operational, commercial, and Group Finance stakeholders to support business performance and decision-making.
• Support financial planning, performance reporting, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead the finance workstream for ERP (IFS) implementation and wider transformation projects.
• Drive process standardisation, automation, reporting improvements, and successful adoption of new ways of working.

Job description

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Reporting and Controls Lead for Energy Services & Renewables. The role combines financial leadership with governance improvements and transformation of reporting systems.

The position requires collaboration with senior stakeholders, management of a multi-entity, multi-currency finance function, and leadership of a high-performing team across the North West region with a Preston-based office presence.