Head of Financial Services (utilities industry)

INITIAL 6 MONTHS FIXTED TERM CONTRACT

A leading utility services provider in the UK, specialising in integrated power and communications solutions, is looking for a Head of Financial Services to play a crucial role in its continued expansion and success.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will implement strong financial discipline and control, and foster a mindset of responsibility, professionalism, and continuous improvement. This newly created role will oversee vital financial operations, including treasury, tax, insurance, company secretarial, and statutory accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee overall cash management, financing agreements, banking, bonds, and ESG initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including PAYE, CT, VAT, and IR35, and work closely with external tax advisors.
• Manage insurance policies, including D&O, main liability, and cyber
• Oversee company secretarial services, equity, Private Equity reporting, and filings
• Provide notes and information for statutory accounts.
• Coordinate financial plans with organisational goals to ensure continued growth and stability.
• Lead efforts to update finance operations and ensure adherence to financial laws

Requirements:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA or ACA preferred)
• Relevant experience in both practice and industry is preferred
• Proactive, hands-on, and excellent attention to detail
• Experience in financial control and reporting
• Strong analytical and planning skills with the ability to lead complex financial services
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical issues clearly to senior stakeholders
• Experience in tax and treasury with an interest in building expertise in other financial areas

Their Vision:

• To be an employer of choice
• To be the most trusted utility infrastructure services provider
• To safely deliver sustainably efficient utility networks

Their Values:

• Integrity, Respect, Continuous Improvement, Responsibility, Diversity and Inclusiveness, Unity

What's On Offer:

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension 3.2%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Flexible working with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week (as agreed with the manager)
• Health Cash Plan

Join a growing finance team and join their journey towards becoming the leading force in the utility sector in the UK. Apply now and become a part of their values-driven and dynamic organisation!