Job Title : Finance Director
Location : Norwich, NR13 4RR
Hours of work : 39 hours per week
Reporting to : Managing Director
Salary Scale: Dependant on experience and qualifications
About RenEnergy
RenEnergy is a leading force in the renewable energy sector, delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions across the UK and internationally. As a high-growth company now integrated into a global corporate group, we are entering an exciting new chapter, one that requires robust financial leadership, transparency, and alignment with reporting standards.
We are seeking a Finance Director to take full ownership of our finance function and play a key role in shaping the financial future. This is a strategic leadership role for a highly capable and commercially astute finance professional with deep technical expertise and strong reporting experience under IFRS.
Role Purpose
Reporting directly to the Managing Director and functionally to the Group CFO, the Finance Director will lead all aspects of financial control, compliance, reporting, and performance management. You will be the primary finance liaison with our parent company, ensuring timely and accurate financial data, full compliance with IFRS, and the implementation of best-practice governance, systems, and controls. This role is based at our offices near Norwich and requires an on-site presence to lead and mentor the finance team and work closely with operations and senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
Act as a trusted business partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team, supporting commercial and strategic decision-making.
Lead the development of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning aligned to business and group priorities.
Financial Reporting & Group Compliance
Oversee the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packs in accordance with IFRS and Group guidelines.
Ensure full transparency of financial results and performance against budget, with appropriate commentary and insight.
Manage statutory accounts and liaise with auditors to ensure timely year-end completion.
Controls, Processes & Systems
Lead the development of strong internal financial controls and policies that meet both UK regulations and Group standards.
Identify and drive improvements in financial systems, reporting, and processes to enhance visibility, accuracy, and automation.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Ensure compliance with all financial, tax, audit, and statutory obligations in the UK.
Maintain oversight of risk registers and financial controls, with continuous monitoring and improvement.
Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and ongoing professional growth.
Foster collaboration across departments to increase financial awareness and discipline throughout the business.
Required Skills & Experience
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience in a senior finance role.
Proven experience as a Finance Director or Financial Controller within a £10m£50m turnover business (renewables, engineering, or construction sectors ideal).
Deep understanding of IFRS and experience producing statutory accounts in line with international standards.
Demonstrable experience managing complex group reporting requirements and acting as a group-facing financial liaison.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience developing finance teams.
High level of integrity, professional scepticism, and a track record of improving transparency and controls.
Strong systems skills (preferably with ERP or accounting software transformation experience).
Desirable Qualifications & Attributes
Experience in a private equity-backed or group-owned business.
Exposure to project accounting, WIP management, or energy infrastructure finance.
Hands-on and collaborative leadership style, with the ability to operate strategically and tactically.
What We Offer
A central role in one of the UKs fastest-growing clean energy businesses
Opportunity to shape the future finance function of a scaling, purpose-led company
Additional Information
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.
Based at our Norwich office with travel to sites as required.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, or orientation.
Please note: We operate an in-house recruitment team and do not accept unsolicited agency approaches.
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