Head of Group FinanceBusiness Unit: FinanceLocation: Leicester (Syston)Contract Type: PermanentHours: 37.5Salary: Competitive + Car + Bonus + Healthcare Join Flogas Britain - Off-Grid Energy Leaders!At Flogas, we're not just offering a job; we're offering a chance to be a key player in an organisation that's at the forefront of innovation and change. As our company continues to grow and expand its horizons, we need creative minds who can embrace evolution and lead with a fresh perspective. Your passion for sustainability aligns perfectly with our commitment to creating a more sustainable future.About the role The principal function of the role is to oversee the Group’s consolidated balance sheet and P&L, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of information to all internal and external stakeholders throughout the financial calendar from across all trading entities, and provide commercial insight to the management team.Reporting to the Finance Director, the individual in this role will lead the Group’s central accounting function, managing the appropriate audit processes and take ownership of the tax and technical accounting matters of the Group. The role is a key member of the senior management team, and will lead a team of ~9 colleagues, requiring the individual to consistently strive for improvements across all areas of financial planning and reporting, driving profitability and return on capital employed forward.What you will be doing Leading on all aspects of the management accounts and DCC plc group reporting timetable, providing insight and challenge on outputsManaging and consolidating the results for the DCC formal reporting cycle, which includes: the annual budget, year-end statutory reporting, quarterly/weekly forecasting and three-year planningLeading the programme to develop best practice in our financial controls, processes, documentation and investment appraisal techniques across the Flogas group of companiesLeading the internal and external audit workstreams, ensuring smooth and accurate audits with minimal audit findingsSupporting with the group’s M&A strategy where possible, including the smooth onboarding and integration of new acquisitionsCarrying out the role of Company Secretary for all group entities, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act and DCC group requirementsProviding accurate and timely financial and non-financial information linked to the group’s sustainability reportingImproving management’s visibility and understanding of revenue and capital spend and its implications for profitability and return on capital employedAbout YouWe know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.Qualified accountant with at least 5 years PQE and relevant experience Strong personal presence with interpersonal and communication skills to be able to engage at all levels, with the stature to quickly inspire the confidence and command respect of the leadership team and to work collaboratively and cohesively with the senior management team and divisional executivesAbility to develop mutually beneficial relationships with prospects, internal and external stakeholdersStrong Commercial awareness and business acumen with an ability to maintain professional scepticismAbility to work autonomously, manage to tight timescales and prioritise effectivelyPassion, energy and commitment with high personal integrity and a practical, pragmatic and hardworking presence with the flexibility and mobility required for the role. How we will reward youCompetitive starting salaryDiscretionary bonus schemeGreat annual leave package with opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leaveEnhanced family friendly packageDeath in ServiceContributory pension schemeEmployee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and liveLearning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talentAccess to a fully funded eye test and flu jabAccess and discounts on a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., health cash plan, discounted gym membership and our employee assistance platformAccess to our very own benefits platform which provides discounts to over 900 retailers, including days out, holidays and retail storesDiversity, Inclusion, and Flexibility:Flogas Britain are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or any other factor. We strive to build a diverse and supportive culture of respect and fairness for all. As an inclusive employer, we recognise the importance of achieving the right work-life balance that works for you. Our people work differently depending on their role and needs, from hybrid working to flexible working arrangements. We are open to discussing alternative working arrangements - such as part-time hours and job shares, so please feel free to raise this with us. About usFlogas Britain is one of the largest distributors of off-grid energy in the UK and has over 35 years’ experience of providing solutions to both commercial and domestic customers, principally in the form of liquid gas. The business has a longstanding record of organic growth driven by new installations, underpinned by a strong technical engineering expertise and capability, which combined with a number of bolt-on acquisitions have resulted in its market share increasing from 10% to over 30%.The business is at the forefront of the energy transition having developed a prominent track record in converting customers from higher emissions fuels to lower carbon and cleaner solutions for the last decade and is well placed with a significant range of opportunities to develop and diversify into New Energies into the future in line with our 2040 vision to provide 100% renewable solutions to customers.The recent acquisition of Protech by Flogas Britain further extends the business’ capabilities in this regard to provide innovative and lower carbon solutions into the commercial sector; combining renewable-ready gas combustion with alternative technologies such as heat-pumps, solar power and electric vehicle charging to provide a complete solution to customers and assisting them on their own path to net zero.