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Low Carbon

Finance Director – Operations & Control

Low Carbon

. Lead and develop a high-performing finance team with clear accountability, priorities and succession plans .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical accounting expertise and leadership in finance transformation, with a focus on improving financial controls, statutory reporting, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and drive strategic financial initiatives across multi-entity and multi-jurisdiction environments.

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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Financial ControlsStatutory ReportingERP, Data And Automation LiteracyLeadership In Finance Transformation

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Hard Skills
Technical Accounting ExpertiseControllershipAudit ManagementFinancial ReportingTax KnowledgeProcess StandardisationRisk ManagementFinancial ModellingConsolidationsRegulatory Filings
Soft Skills
Confident CommunicationInfluential LeadershipStakeholder EngagementProblem SolvingTeam Development
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsAutomation ToolsData Analytics PlatformsFinancial Modelling SoftwareReporting Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
ACAACCACIMA
Industry Keywords
Multi-Entity OrganisationPE-Backed BusinessInfrastructure FinanceCapital-Intensive BusinessIFRSLocal GAAPSPV StructuresM&A IntegrationFinance OperationsFinancial Control Framework

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team with clear accountability, priorities and succession plans
  • Create a consistent “One Finance” service model with common standards, language and ways of working
  • Balance operational delivery with transformation, improving quality, customer service and scalability
  • Own the Group’s accounting policies, technical positions and financial control framework
  • Deliver accurate, timely management and statutory reporting, consolidations and regulatory filings
  • Drive a faster, more predictable close through standardisation and automation
  • Provide reporting and early warning of issues to the Board, shareholders, lenders and investors
  • Own transactional processes including purchase-to-pay, order-to-cash, billing, receivables, reconciliations, expenses and payroll accounting
  • Establish service levels, performance measures and routes into Finance
  • Deliver improvements in cycle time, accuracy, cost and supplier experience
  • Lead accounting aspects of investments, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, financings and reorganisations
  • Ensure new entities and structures are operationally ready, compliant and proportionate from day one
  • Advise on accounting, control and reporting implications of proposed transactions
  • Lead the Group audit strategy, timetable and auditor relationship
  • Strengthen financial controls, fraud prevention, payment security and risk management
  • Track risk and audit actions through to closure and prevent repeat findings
  • Lead finance transformation, process standardisation and effective use of ERP, data, automation and AI
  • Build a scalable operating model supporting growth in projects, entities and jurisdictions without proportional headcount growth
  • Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, Investment, Development, Legal, Treasury, Asset Management and IT
  • Support M&A integration and establish finance operations in new markets

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting expertise
  • Senior finance leadership experience in a complex, multi-entity and multi-jurisdiction organisation
  • Experience in a PE-backed, infrastructure or capital-intensive business
  • Strong track record across controllership, financial controls, statutory reporting, audit and finance transformation
  • Good knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP, ideally including SPV or fund-style structures
  • Sufficient tax knowledge to identify issues and work effectively with the Head of Tax
  • Strong ERP, data and automation literacy, with practical experience of improving finance processes
  • Confident and influential with C-suite, Board and investor audiences, with the ability to present complex financial matters clearly and credibly
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 26 days holiday plus your birthday off (with option to buy a further 5 days)
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Bupa Health Check & Private Healthcare for you and your family (medical history disregarded)
  • Contributory Pension
  • Cycle scheme
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Pluxee for commercial discounts and perks
  • 3 additional days for volunteering to support causes of your choice
  • Reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process