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Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be empowered to lead day-to-day financial operations, drive strategic projects, and support the integration of new business units across the UK, Europe etc. The company is renowned for its people-first approach, valuing meaningful relationships, deep expertise, and practical know-how. What you'll do: As Group Financial Controller you will play a central role in guiding the organisation's financial direction during an era of expansion. Your days will be filled with varied responsibilities ranging from overseeing complex group consolidations to driving process improvements using automation tools. You will be instrumental in ensuring accurate management reporting that informs strategic decisions at board level while also nurturing talent within your team through ongoing development initiatives. Your ability to collaborate across departments will help solve problems efficiently while maintaining compliance with international standards. By balancing hands-on operational detail with broader strategic input-especially around mergers & acquisitions-you will help shape a resilient finance function ready for future growth. • Take ownership of all aspects of group finance including management reporting, tax compliance, treasury management (covering foreign exchange, cashflow forecasting, liquidity planning, working capital optimisation), and facility reporting., • Oversee daily finance operations ensuring consistency across processes while maintaining robust controls and scalability as the business grows., • Deliver high-quality financial reporting and insights to the CFO and leadership team by producing timely monthly management accounts with comprehensive analysis against budget and prior year results., • Refresh and develop financial reporting frameworks to ensure they remain insightful, relevant, and fit for purpose as the organisation evolves., • Supervise payroll approval processes, coordinate tax matters efficiently, and ensure statutory compliance to minimise risk exposure for the group., • Lead audit activities as well as risk management initiatives; ensure smooth completion of statutory accounts for both group and subsidiaries alongside audits and tax computations., • Develop strong internal control frameworks that support rapid future growth while documenting best practices for governance., • Drive improvements in financial reporting systems by implementing automation tools and standardising processes across UK, Europe etc., • Support direct reports (Financial Reporting & Tax Manager, Finance Manager, Treasury Manager) through mentoring and training while fostering technical knowledge within the wider finance team. Your background as a Group Financial Controller equips you with deep technical expertise in accounting standards such as FRS102 and IFRS along with hands-on experience managing complex consolidations across international entities. You bring proven success in developing robust internal controls that underpin scalable growth while leveraging ERP systems like NetSuite to streamline processes. Your collaborative nature ensures you work seamlessly within teams-mentoring others while building consensus among stakeholders. You are adept at navigating periods of change thanks to your commercial awareness and ability to adapt quickly when priorities shift. Above all else, your enthusiasm for sharing knowledge makes you an invaluable resource who supports both individual colleagues' development journeys as well as broader organisational goals. • ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with substantial experience in financial and statutory reporting within fast-growing businesses operating internationally., • Proven track record of consolidating accounts for multiple international entities while delivering high-quality output under tight deadlines., • Experience improving financial reporting processes through system enhancements such as ERP implementations., • Demonstrated ability to mentor high-performing teams by providing training opportunities that foster technical growth within finance functions., • Comfortable operating in environments characterised by rapid change where stakeholder engagement is critical to success., • Commercially astute with hands-on experience balancing strategic oversight with operational detail across diverse business units., • Excellent interpersonal skills enabling effective collaboration with colleagues at all levels as well as external advisors., • Ability to flex communication style appropriately-whether offering support or constructive challenge-to achieve optimal outcomes for the business., • Proactive approach to prioritising competing demands under time pressure while remaining adaptable to shifting organisational needs.

Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? At M Group Energy, were enabling the energy essential to support our lives. We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation. This role will be within our Metering team , youll join the leading provider of metering services in the UK energy retail sector, we provide efficient and flexible services for gas, electricity and water meters. Our meter readers install, maintain and manage meters to make sure customers are billed correctly and energy usage patterns are monitored. Want to come and be a part of it? What will you be doing? Youll investigate, detect, and prevent gas and electricity theft in residential and commercial properties. Youll be responsible for making sure installations are made safe and will work with the supplier to agree what further action is to be taken. You'll collect evidence and provide information to the client to decide next steps. Youll be involved in debt recovery work; this may include carrying out metering tasks such as installing a SMART meter or de-energising/disconnecting the supply. Do you take pride in your customer service skills? As a Revenue Protection Officers youll be proud of your work and demonstrate professionalism and integrity. Youll also have the ability to remain calm and professional and confronting situations. Do you want career progression? Previous experience as a Revenue Protection Officer or in conflict management would be useful but not essential in this role; all youll need is a positive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset. Youll get full training on revenue protection and conflict management. What youll bring Valid UK driving licence - You must have a full UK licence and have less than 6 points. CCN1 / CMA1 / CMA3 with MET1 NVQ Level 2 in Smart Metering (Dual Fuel) / MOCOPA Experience installing gas and electric smart meters Strong customer service background with the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations Nice to have (but not essential): 3-phase qualification / CT / Medium Pressure Whats in it for you? Salary: Dual Fuel - £42,285 Dual Fuel (3 phase/CT) - £43,370 Dual Fuel - £45,538 (if based inside the M25*) Dual Fuel (3 phase/CT) - £46,623 (if based inside the M25*) We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include: £2000 per year safety and attendance bonus Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme In addition, this role offers; Company van/vehicle and fuel card for business use Discretionary bonus scheme 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us! Standby / Overtime / Call out About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. Were one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts Were ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rdparty background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroupE #LI-LW #Seeka INDREG TPBN1_UKTJ