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!

Dean Carter Recruitment

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