Simpson Judge are partnered with a highly profitable utilities business in Blackburn who are looking to appoint a dynamic Commercial Financial Controller into the team. This role will have a lot of exposure to the MD, CEO and CFO and will have complete ownership of the business unit.
This is a truly unique opportunity to springboard your career, challenge and influence at a Senior level to drive commercial decision making. With broad exposure across M&A, business planning and strategy, this will prepare the successful candidate for a Finance Director role in the future. Candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a strong commercial acumen and ideally able to start at short notice.
Location: Blackburn (Hybrid - 3 days in the office)
Salary: 60-70k plus bonus
Responsibilities:
- Act as a strategic partner with senior managers, challenging and influencing to support strategic goals and drive performance
- Lead the financial planning process, including short and long term planning, budgeting and forecasting
- Production of monthly management accounts and high-quality Management Information to support business decision making
- Supporting with both internal and external audit, providing insights where necessary
- Supporting with M&A any corporate finance activity
Requirements:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
- Strong financial planning and analysis skills
- Experience within the Energy/Utilities/Infrastructure sector would be beneficial
- Experience with ERP systems
- Experience in M&A would be a bonus but not essential
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Simpson Judge
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 1LN, England
£60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Simpson Judge is seeking a Commercial Financial Controller for a profitable utilities business in Blackburn, offering a salary of £60-70k plus bonus.
- The role involves significant interaction with senior leadership, including the MD, CEO, and CFO, and provides complete ownership of the business unit.
- This position offers a unique opportunity for career advancement, with exposure to M&A, business planning, and strategy, preparing the candidate for a future Finance Director role.
- Candidates must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong commercial acumen and ideally have experience in the Energy/Utilities/Infrastructure sector.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is preferred, along with proficiency in ERP systems and financial planning.
