Senior Commercial Finance Manager

The Green Recruitment Company; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Solar Developer is searching for a Senior Commercial Finance Manager based in Bristol. This role involves overall commercial management including financial statements under UK GAAP, cash flow planning, and leading the finance team. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of PQE from a renewables or construction background and the ability to migrate from UK GAAP to IFRS. Competitive salary and career development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE experience in finance, preferably within renewables or construction.
• Ability to migrate from UK GAAP to IFRS.
• Experience with team development and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial statements compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Manage cash flow planning and liquidity.
• Lead the financial team and promote a solution-oriented culture.

Skills

Financial management

Project controlling

Team leadership

Compliance knowledge

Tax management

Education

Professional qualification in finance

Job description

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Senior Commercial Finance Manager, Bristol

Client:

The Green Recruitment Company

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

A leading Solar Developer is seeking to appoint a Senior Commercial Finance Manager/FD to join its growing business.

With a background in renewable development, you will have overall responsibility for the commercial management of the UK entity (Finance, Controlling, Tax, HR, Legal, where applicable). Reporting to the CEO, you will have an active role in the strategic and operational development of the UK business.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Responsibility for monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements under UK GAAP (in the future IFRS)
• Ensure compliance with group-wide accounting policies and alignment in consolidated financial statements
• Serve as a key interface between the local management and the Group CFO/Group Finance
• Implementation and maintenance of an effective project controlling system, including monthly project evaluations and variance analyses in cooperation with Group Controlling
• Active role in the Intercompany charging system, including transfer pricing, documentation, and tax-compliant execution in coordination with Group Tax
• Responsible for cash flow planning, liquidity management, and working capital control
• Oversight of tax filings in close cooperation with local tax advisors and the corporate tax team
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (Companies Act, HMRC, internal policies)
• Build, lead, and develop the local team (e.g., Finance, HR, Admin)
• Promote a performance-driven and solution-oriented corporate culture

You will be:

• A minimum of 5 years PQE experience, from a renewables or construction background
• Able to lead the migration project from UK GAAP to IFRS
• Experienced in building and developing multi-functional teams