Job Description
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 with flexibility for exceptional candidates
Company Description
F&S Energy is an Employee owned, Renewable Energy Supplier that has been operating for 15 years. We are looking for a Head Of Finance to join our growing company to lead the existing finance team.
Role Description
The Head Of Finance will be responsible for providing operational leadership across all financial activities of the company, including managing core accounting functions, payment processes, overseeing compliance RFIs, and managing other members of the team. This role requires, attention to detail and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Chelmsford.
Responsibilities
Manage accounting team.
Oversee payment processing and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Respond to RFIs.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
Assist with financial reporting and audit preparation.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
Liaise with directors and non-finance teams to provide insight and guidance.
Qualifications
• Fully Qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA).
• Minimum 10 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and payment workflows.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Experience completing and checking RFIs and working with internal teams.
• A confident communicator.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in SAGE.
• Experience in the energy industry preferred but not required.
Benefits
25 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays as standard
Additional holidays for length of service
Private health insurance
Working hours
9:00am- 5:30pm Monday – Friday
Fully office based