Job Description

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