Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Green Recruitment Company; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Solar Developer is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Manager/FD to manage its UK entity. The role involves overseeing financial statements, compliance, and team development in a renewable environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of PQE experience in the renewables or construction sector and be proficient in UK GAAP transitioning to IFRS.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE experience from a renewable or construction background.
• Ability to lead the migration project from UK GAAP to IFRS.
• Experience in building and developing multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial statements under UK GAAP, aligning with group-wide accounting policies.
• Serve as an interface between local management and Group CFO/Group Finance.
• Lead the local team and promote a performance-driven culture.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Project Controlling

Cash Flow Management

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

• 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

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years PQE experience, from a renewables or construction background

• Able to lead the migration project from UK GAAP to IRFS

• Experienced in building and developing multi-functional teams