Interim Financial Controller

Morson Talent; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in Chorley seeks an Interim Financial Controller to oversee financial operations. The role involves ensuring compliance, providing strategic insight, and managing financial reporting. Candidates must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified and have experience in the renewable energy sector. This full-time role offers a chance to contribute to a fast-growing company committed to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience in financial management within construction or energy sectors.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Oversee inventory accounting to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital.
• Support the development of job costing processes.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and internal policies.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant

Experience in renewable energy or solar installation

Knowledge of project-based accounting and cost tracking

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Hands-on experience in financial management

Understanding of revenue recognition standards

Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Sage)

Analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Tools

ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Sage)

Job description

Role

Role: Interim Financial Controller

Location: Chorley PR7

Job Type: Interim (9 Months), Full-time

Role Purpose

Morson are partnering with a leading provider of solar panel and battery storage solutions operating across the UK, specialising in residential installations. The business has a strong reputation for customer service and technical excellence and plays a key role in supporting the UK s transition to a low-carbon future.

The Financial Controller will oversee all financial operations, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and strategic insight. This role is critical in providing accurate financial and commercial information, delivering statutory accounts, and managing a smooth audit process.

Finance is currently outsourced to an external provider. A key element of the role will be to help plan and implement the in-housing of finance operations, including the rollout of new systems

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead monthly and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare statutory accounts in accordance with FRS101.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital optimisation.

Stock & Inventory Control

• Oversee inventory accounting for solar panels, batteries, and installation materials to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Collaborate with operational teams to implement robust controls for stock movement, valuation, and reconciliation.

Project Costing & Revenue Recognition

• Support the development of job costing processes.
• Apply percentage-of-completion methods for revenue recognition.
• Monitor project margins and identify cost variances.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Partner with group finance teams for consolidated reporting and planning.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory reporting, and internal policies.
• Oversee the year-end external audit process.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls.

Team & People

• Support leadership in defining future finance team requirements.
• Oversee financial input from existing team members and liaise with external accountants.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and financial discipline.

What we are looking for

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant.
• Experience within the renewable energy or solar installation sector.
• Knowledge of project-based accounting and cost tracking.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in financial management, ideally within construction, energy, or installation services.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition standards and inventory accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Sage).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

If you re looking to bring your technical accounting expertise into a business with exciting growth ambitions and a supportive, collaborative culture, this could be your ideal next move.

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin.