Head of Finance

Hutcheon Mearns are working with a dynamic business operating within the energy services sector. As a flexible, full service provider committed to supporting the energy transition, this organisation delivers high-quality project work across the entire lifecycle of assets.

The Opportunity

This is a key role within the finance team, reporting to the Group Finance Director and overseeing a medium sized team.

  • To oversee the financial control of all Group legal entities, including monthly accounts, payroll, and finance systems
  • To lead the statutory reporting and annual audit process, managing relationships with 3rd-party advisors and ensure compliance with financial controls, procedures, and reporting requirements
  • Oversee monthly accounts preparation and present and interpret monthly results to the ELT
  • Oversee monthly accounts preparation, present and interpret monthly financial results to the Executive Leadership Team, monitor department KPIs, and regularly analyse/present financial data
  • Proactively analyse financial results, trends and data to support decision making
  • Produce budget models and forecasts
  • Manage cash flows, and working capital, and take corrective actions where needed
  • Oversee, implement and maintain financial controls, processes and procedures
  • Oversee various parent company reporting requirements
  • Team leadership, resourcing, training, and development, while ensuring KPIs are established and met for operational efficiency

Background and Experience

  • Qualified Accountant with experience in a similar role
  • Detailed understanding of Finance reporting functions
  • Highly competent in the use of MS Excel
  • Experience in the use of Sage accounts package or similar including project accounting / job costing
  • Experience in managing and developing others
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

‍Flexibility and Benefits

  • Development opportunities: the opportunity to develop within your Finance department, to be appreciated, to work with people who have the same goals and are driven to succeed
  • Varied workload: you’ll have the chance to transfer your skills and develop in our industry and deliver on projects across the energy sector, from conventional to renewable energies
  • Opportunities for transferable skills: if your experience isn’t traditional oil & gas, we still want to hear from you!  If you have EPC experience in nuclear, rail, utilities, petro-chemical, renewables, marine or pharmaceuticals then please apply
  • Competitive Salary depending on knowledge and experience plus a range of benefits that support your finances, wellbeing, and family.
  • Pension, Life Assurance, Income Protection, Private Medical Cover, Private Dental Cover, 33 days holiday, Holiday Buy, Flexible Working and Employee Assist Programme and CashPlan.
  • Hybrid working 3 days in the office with flexibility to work from home for 2 days.

Next Steps

If this is of interest, please apply via the link provided.