Financial Controller
7 days ago
Worcester
Financial ControllerThe Opportunity Our exclusively retained client is a fast-growing, owner-managed organisation operating within the renewable energy sector. With strong investment and an expanding project pipeline, the business is entering an exciting period of scale. They are now seeking a Financial Controller to take the lead on day-to-day finance operations, reporting directly to the Group Finance Director. This role will act as the number one in finance for a key operating division, providing both financial control and commercial insight to support ongoing growth.The Role This is a broad and hands-on Financial Controller position, combining strong technical delivery with commercial finance support. Key responsibilities include: • Ownership of the monthly management accounts pack (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and KPIs), • Lead on revenue recognition, ensuring accuracy in a project-based environment, • Deliver project analysis to support profitability and performance tracking, • Production and management of weekly cashflow reporting (short-term and 8-week forecasts), • Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, • Oversight of audit processes, acting as key point of contact for external auditors, • Responsibility for VAT and CIS compliance, • Strengthening financial controls, processes, and reporting as the business scalesTeam Leadership, • Direct management of three team members.The Candidate We are seeking a technically strong and commercially aware finance professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Key requirements:, • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), • Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role, • Strong grounding in financial reporting, controls, and compliance, • Experience in revenue recognition and project-based accounting, • track record of producing high-quality management information and cashflow forecasting, • Confident managing and developing a small team, • Strong stakeholder skills with the ability to partner closely with a Finance Director Desirable:, • Experience in renewable energy, construction, infrastructure, or a similar project-driven sector, • Experience in a high-growth or owner-managed company environmentWhy Apply?, • Number one finance role for a key business unit, • Direct exposure to an experienced Group Finance Director, • Opportunity to shape processes and add real commercial value, • Join a high-growth business in a future-focused sector