Job description
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
* Lead the monthly and annual financial close processes, ensuring appropriate cut off and speed of reporting.
* Prepare statutory accounts in accordance with FRS101.
* Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital optimisation.
Stock & Inventory Control
* Oversee inventory accounting for installation materials to ensure compliance with GAAP.
* Work with the Warehouse Manager to implement controls for stock movement, valuation, and reconciliation, including the use of a new Warehouse Management system.
Project Costing & Revenue Recognition
* Consider how to implement job costing.
* Apply percentage-of-completion method for revenue recognition.
* Monitor project margins and identify cost variances.
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Support annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
* Partner with the Customers Finance team for group-level reporting and planning.
Compliance & Controls
* Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory reporting, and internal policies.
* Oversee the year end external audits.
* Maintain and improve financial controls.
Team & People
* Work with Customers Finance team management to advise on required finance support for the future.
* Oversee financial input from existing Contact Solar members of staff (AP clerk)
* Liaise with external accountants.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and financial discipline.
Qualifications & Experience
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant.
* Demonstrable hands on experience in financial management, preferably in construction, energy, or installation services.
* Strong understanding of revenue recognition standards and inventory accounting.
* Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Sage).
* Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Attributes
* Experience in renewable energy or solar installation sector.
* Familiarity with project-based accounting and cost tracking.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
* Experience working with owner-managed, entrepreneurial businesses.