Senior Finance Professional

Senior Finance Professional (Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Control)

We are seeking a dynamic and results driven Finance Professional to join our team in the Financial Planning and Analysis & Financial Control Functions. The role involves extensive interaction with the senior leadership team and will assist in providing timely and accurate insights that drive business performance.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Assist with the development of a monthly KPI dashboard and reporting pack utilised in driving management decision making, including preparation of monthly board pack.
• Provide management information and business intelligence to drive performance improvement across divisions and help guide strategy discussions.
• Revenue management (revenue applications, maximizing opportunities, opportunity management, contract variations and modifications and prevention of margin erosion)
• Cost Management (tenders analysis, effect cost control strategies, manage and monitor project budgets and costs)
• Analysis to include budget v actual variances at a detailed project level
• Prepare Business Plans with multi-Year Forecasts with appropriate analytics
• Contribute to a better focus on margin improvement

Financial Control:

• • Prepare Work in Progress / Work on Site Calculations with detailed analysis.
  • Development of a Financial Risk Assessment Process with Corrective Action Plans (CAP) implemented where necessary.
  • Manage Working Capital Projections.
  • Process Transformation – lead initiatives to eliminate manual processes, leverage IT resources and AI to automate processes.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and taxation requirements including VAT, PAYE, RCT and CIS submissions.
  • Assist in managing relationship with External Auditors, Banks, etc.

• Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in a senior finance role.
• Finance Experience: At least 3 years in a finance position, preferably with experience in an accounting firm and exposure to the manufacturing industry or similar sectors.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of construction and engineering contracts.
• Finance Transformation: Proven experience in driving finance transformation initiatives, streamlining processes, and implementing change.
• Systems Expertise: Experience with Iplicit or similar accounting systems is an advantage.
• Technical Skills: Strong financial analysis, problem-solving, and reporting skills, with proficiency in MS Office, including PowerPoint.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence key stakeholders.
• Organisation & Attention to Detail: Strong planning skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Teamwork & Independence: A collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
• Resilience & Deadline Management: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Negotiation & Problem-Solving: Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Sustainability Awareness: Understanding of environmental and sustainability considerations within the energy sector.

• Competitive salary / Performance Related Bonuses / Company Benefits
• Professional development and training opportunities.

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for the engineering sector, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding opportunity. Join us in driving the future of sustainable energy projects.