Interim Financial Controller

Hays Senior Finance are currently exclusively partnering with an renewable energy business based on the outskirts of Cheltenham. We are looking for a Financial Controller to join their Finance team based on a 9-month contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic candidate to join a fast-growing renewable energy business recently backed by a large institutional manager as it heads into its next phase of strong growth. About the role The role is responsible for the day-to-day finance operations, providing timely and accurate Group reporting, audit and tax compliance, maintaining and monitoring best practice controls across the Group and setting up policies and procedures. The role will work closely with senior management executives to provide insights to support decision-making and is responsible for improving the finance systems and internal controls. Key responsibilities include: Lead and manage the finance team in the production of high-quality financial management information, ensuring all financial reporting is of a high standard, accurate, timely and robust and in compliance with relevant standards. Provide a quality financial control environment with appropriate financial reviews and reconciliations together with a process for immediate remediation of any issues. Accountable for relevant consolidated and entity level monthly, quarterly and annual reporting completion accurately and timely to internal and external stakeholders Ensuring integrity of the financial statements and audit process (group and entity level). Key contact to external auditors, internal auditors, tax authorities, treasury and internal stakeholders. Responsible for maintaining the Group's finance systems including the integrity of the master data, new structures and alignment of data with historical records, to provide timely and accurate reporting. Take ownership of financial policies, procedures and internal controls (incl financial systems) and ensure all finance & related system processes are documented and maintained. Build and maintaining strong relationships with external finance providers and advisors. Support the wider finance team with reporting requirements (eg audit committee papers, board papers, lender reporting, etc). Accountable for group and entity statutory accounts, tax filings and ensuring compliance with local requirements. Responsible for advising on financial implications of transactions as they arise through high quality accounting papers, accurately conveying a strong understanding of financial and accounting principles. Review and sign off all payrolls across the group and provide summary journal posting. Cash and debt management including intercompany transfers, payment runs and accounts payable Understand end to end processes to identify the root cause of issues and take ownership for driving resolution, including effective stakeholder management. Lead integration into finance share service function for any portfolios not currently covered and for any future acquisitions. Support wider finance management team with requests relating to budgets, external audit, Group reporting, tax enquiries, treasury and internal stakeholders. Establish strong relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure ownership across the Group is clear. Service level agreements implementation and management. Finance and tax support on the M&A transactions, whether on the buy or sell side as may be required. Supporting ad hoc projects. Manage the finance team including roles and responsibilities, appraisal and development. Provide coaching, mentoring and motivation to a team of professionals. About you Qualified accountant ideally with at least 5 - 8 years post qualification experience with experience working in complex growing companies Good knowledge of FRS102 & IFRS A technically sound accountant, able to work in a complex & global environment Demonstrable robust consolidation accounting experience Prior experience within complex, fast-paced, lean finance functions Capacity to analyse complex problems and make timely decisions Strong ability to implement and monitor internal controls Strong stakeholder management and influential skills Previous team management experience and developing the individuals Strong communicator with high quality report writing and presentation skills. Ability to examine and question information from a variety of sources. Can inspire confidence and develop effective working relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues. Ability to deliver high-quality work requires strong leadership and performance management skills. Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines on multiple projects. Ability to achieve operational efficiency and to quickly execute improvements In return This is a 9 month contract that offers a competitive day rate or annual salary, the opportunity to put your mark on the business and work with and alongside the best in the industry. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays