Financial Controller

About the opportunity:

We are currently looking for a permanent Financial Controller to join our growing Finance department at our Stonehouse Office.

As an Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing the Finance function, ensuring that all appropriate and relevant financial controls, systems, and procedures are in place and adhered to. 

Ready to energise your career and make your mark in the industry with UK Power Solutions?

Your responsibilities:

• Provide support to the ADF in delivering the financial objectives of the company.
• Lead and support the development of the finance team.
• Ensure that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and always maintained.
• Lead the preparation and production of monthly management accounts providing an analytical review and analysis of financial data.
• Provide first class management information and reporting in a timely manner.
• Work with the ADF in identifying a suitable suite of KPI’s
• Be accountable for day-to-day cash and working capital management.
• Take a lead and active role in preparing and planning for the statutory audit of the company and ensure the smooth running of the audit with the Group’s external auditors.
• Help drive a culture of excellence through challenge and continuous improvement.
• Support various ad-hoc projects with the ability to influence senior leadership team and analyse scenarios with a solution-orientated mindset.

About you

Experience / Knowledge:

Essential:

• Experience of managing a Finance team.
• IT literate and ability to use computer packages including excellent use of Excel.  Proficient use in other finance software and systems including Sage; Navision/BC; MS Dynamics; Oracle etc.
• Previous experience of audit process

Desirable:

• Experience of systems implementation
• Multi-site experience within utility/ construction/ engineering sector​

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent
• ACCA or CIMA qualified with previous financial control and management reporting experience or equivalent

Attributes:

• Ability to drive financial awareness throughout the Company.
• Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm. Relationship builder.
• Able to work with conflicting priorities
• Accuracy and attention to detail. Organised, methodical approach to work with excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong Leader who motivates and engages well with team members with the ability to influence.

We offer good benefits and remuneration packages, but most importantly, an enjoyable and rewarding place to work. We believe in rewarding our people well and there are plenty of career opportunities for the right person. 

In return of your hard work and dedication, we can offer you: 

Core Benefits: 

• 25 Days Holiday plus Statutory Days 
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme (Purchase up to 5 Additional Days) 
• Up to 7% Employer Pension Contribution 

• Life Assurance (x4 Annual Basic Salary) 
• Refer a Friend Incentive  
• Hybrid Working (3 days in the Office, 2 from home) 
• Flexible Start and Finish Time
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Sick Pay

At Last Mile Infrastructure, we are one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas,  electricity, water and wastewater connections serving residential and commercial customers. Last Mile Asset Management adopt and operate electricity, gas, water and wastewater, and ground source heat/cooling networks that are designed, installed and commissioned by Lloyds accredited Independent Connection providers (ICPs).

We are UKPS; a fast-growing Multi-utility Independent Connections Provider (ICP). We are fully accredited under the NERS, GIRS & WIRS schemes to carry out the turnkey provision of multi-utility infrastructure and subsequent connections to new build housing, residential, commercial and industrial projects.

As a part of the Last Mile Infrastructure Group, one of UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, we own and operate in excess of 300,000 gas and electricity connections serving residential and commercial customers. In total the Group employs over 650 people across the UK.

At UKPS, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to Grow With Us. If you are motivated to succeed and have a ‘can-do’ attitude, we would love to hear from you!