Senior Energy Engineer

Job Description

Our client, a leader in their industry, is seeking a hands-on and commercially astute Head of Finance to oversee financial and administrative functions across the company and its subsidiaries. As a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will manage the UK & European accounts teams, ensure accurate financial reporting, and drive continuous improvement in all financial operations. Why This Role Is For You: Leadership with Impact: Take charge of the financial and administrative functions of a thriving business, playing a critical role in shaping its financial future. Strategic Influence: As part of the SMT, you'll collaborate closely with other senior leaders to address key business challenges and deliver on strategic plans Hands-On Management: Oversee a diverse range of financial operations, from cash management and budgeting to tax and regulatory compliance, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the finance department. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the financial and administrative functions across the company and its subsidiaries. Serve as a member of the SMT, understanding key business challenges and collaborating with other leaders to deliver on company plans. Manage the UK & European accounts teams ( Headcount - 5), overseeing credit control, sales, and purchase ledger management. Handle cash management and treasury responsibilities, managing multiple UK and non-UK bank accounts in various currencies. Collaborate with the Logistics Manager on stock management, considering cash flow impacts and obsolescence. Oversee the Accounts operations within the ERP system, including postings to the nominal ledger. Prepare and present monthly financial reports to the SMT, detailing group trading activities and balance sheets. Ensure compliance with all company and tax reporting requirements, including VAT, Intrastat, and EC Sales Reporting. Manage WEEE reporting for both the UK and Europe Coordinate the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets, advising on potential cost-saving areas. Oversee pension, private healthcare, and death-in-service policies, liaising with the company’s advisors. Manage HR and personnel files, working with external HR consultants as needed. Ensure timely completion of annual accounting and audit requirements for group businesses. Handle company secretarial functions and report to Companies House. Maintain and create documentation to support all accounts systems and processes.

Requirements

Ideally a full accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) Strong cash flow management experience A detail-oriented and highly organised individual with a strong background in SME finance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data manipulation skills. A hands-on approach, with the ability to manage both the detailed work and your team effectively. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a logical and ordered approach to conveying information. A proactive, trustworthy, and dependable individual who anticipates needs and takes initiative. A deep understanding of how processes and systems work together, with a clear grasp of business objectives. A motivated and driven professional who seeks continuous improvement and is never satisfied with the status quo. Commercially astute, with a detailed understanding of how a successful business operates

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