UK Finance Manager

Astute People; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based renewable energy company is seeking a UK Finance Manager in Warrington. This role involves overseeing finance activities, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have an ACA/ACCA qualification and experience in finance management, particularly in the renewables or engineering sectors. A competitive starting salary of 45,000 is offered along with hybrid working options and additional benefits.

Benefits

Company Pension

Training and CPD

Support with Professional Membership fees

Qualifications

• Proven background in finance management within the renewables or engineering sectors.
• Experience with VAT returns and tax compliance.
• Familiarity with accounting software like SAP and Concur.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records in the SAP Accounting System.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for management.
• Assist in developing and monitoring the annual budget.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

ACA / ACCA Qualification

Tools

SAP

Excel

Concur

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a UK based renewable energy company who specialises in the development, construction and operation of utility scale solar projects, to recruit a UK Finance Manager to be based in the Warrington area.

The UK Finance Manager will oversee all finance department activities to support the growth of the UK business and offers a starting salary of 45,000 plus company benefits.

If you're a Finance Manager with a proven background working with businesses in the renewables or engineering sectors - apply today with your CV

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reporting to the CFO, you will:

• Maintain accurate financial records within the SAP Accounting System to ensure data integrity.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including management accounts for the UK/Ireland Management Team, Board Packs for UK Directors, and ad-hoc reporting for the parent company in Portugal.
• Assist in the development of the annual budget and monitor financial progress throughout the year.
• Conduct monthly project reviews to ensure projects align with budgets, highlighting variances and providing explanations to management.
• Assist with VAT returns and tax regulation compliance.
• Manage the entirety of the UK entity Bank accounts.
• Work closely with the Irish finance teams to develop process to reduce risk across the business in relation to treasury management.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• ACA / ACCA Qualification
• Proficient in accounting software including SAP / Concur / Excel
• PQA or Audit background experience would be an advantage

Personal skills

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to operate at all levels to support the business for the UK in relation to financial operations.
• High attention to detail with analytical thinking mindset

Salary and benefits of the UK Finance Manager role

• Starting salary of 45,000
• Hybrid working
• Company Pension
• Training and CPD
• Support with Professional Membership fees

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.