Divisional Financial Controller

• Exceptional Divisional Financial Controller position with an acquisitive energy group, EPH
• EP UK Investments are a long term strategic investor within the UK energy sector

Client Details



EP UK Investments was established in 2014 as the platform for expanding the EPH group into the UK Energy Market. EPUKI has grown rapidly in the UK having acquired 3 further power generating assets over the last 3 years and with a dynamic strategic plan in place for further acquisitions.



EPH is an operations-orientated investor with a strong background in pursuing growth opportunities across the energy sector. With more than 50 companies across 6 countries, and 25,000 employees, EPH have established a solid track record of continued organic and acquisitive growth.



With a significant, operating platform in the UK, EPUKI's strategic focus is to establish a tier 1 position in the UK power generation market. The UK team has the objective of achieving substantial further growth, through acquisitions and investment in construction of new build generation assets.



Description

Key responsibilities include;

Leadership

• Key member of the senior leadership team with autonomy to lead the UK finance function on a day to day basis.
• Leading and developing a growing team to be based in Leeds and in asset locations.

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Oversight and governance over business reporting ensuring strong financial controls over expenditure, reporting, hedging, budgeting and cash management
• Working with Group finance to ensure alignment with group objectives and group reporting
• Developing and producing insightful management reporting
• Improving financial process and control
• Ensuring adherence to IFRS accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements
• Managing the annual external audit
• Overseeing the execution of tax strategy at UK level and tax compliance activities at asset-level
• Enhancement of existing finance processes, IT systems and procedures to ensure efficient integration of acquisitions and implementation of best practice are achieved.
• Managing cash and bank relationships and monitoring adherence to loan requirements.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Development of the UK group's Financial Planning & Analysis function, in order to provide robust, quality management and performance information to the business and influence strategic decision making
• Provide ad-hoc analysis to Management to inform decision making
• Lead the UK annual business planning and within year forecasting processes

Other

• Financial, process and systems integration of acquisitions
• Leading finance system strategy and implementation
• Assisting with financing and acquisition activities as required.
• Understanding and reporting financial and business risk

Profile



The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified, preferably with a Big 4 firm background and with a demonstrable track record in developing robust financial controls and effective leadership from within a complex high growth environment.



Experience:

• Blue chip, mid-sized group or high growth entity experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and tax.
• Trusted senior team member of finance leadership team.
• Evidence of experience in special projects. E.g. IT systems implementation and integration's.
• Knowledge of systems, SAP preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and able to manage at a distance.
• Sense of personal ownership, commitment and accountability.
• The ability to provide clear direction and inspire confidence with a view to delivering results and quick action.
• Team-oriented; excellent interpersonal skills and able to develop collaborative relationships at all levels in the organisation.
• Ability to balance delegation with being "hands on" and close to the business.
• Track record of building strong, adaptable, proactive teams.
• A history of developing talent and creating environments where employees develop their capacity to meet challenges in an increasing complex business context.
• A strong mentor, who is able to provide direction and coaching to more junior team members.

Personal Characteristics

• Good knowledge of finance team department operations.
• Diligent approach to process and controls.
• Able to self-direct and prioritise activities in the context of the business.
• Positive outlook with a simple, open communication style.
• Instinct to continuously improve and drive change
• Able to act as a strong internal diplomat and create effective relationships at Divisional and Corporate level.
• A self-motivated individual thriving in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Job Offer

c£80,000 - £100,000 plus competitive package