INITIAL 6 MONTHS FIXTED TERM CONTRACT
A leading utility services provider in the UK, specialising in integrated power and communications solutions, is looking for a Head of Financial Services to play a crucial role in its continued expansion and success.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CFO, you will implement strong financial discipline and control, and foster a mindset of responsibility, professionalism, and continuous improvement. This newly created role will oversee vital financial operations, including treasury, tax, insurance, company secretarial, and statutory accounts.


Responsibilities:

* Oversee overall cash management, financing agreements, banking, bonds, and ESG initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including PAYE, CT, VAT, and IR35, and work closely with external tax advisors.
* Manage insurance policies, including D&O, main liability, and cyber
* Oversee company secretarial services, equity, Private Equity reporting, and filings
* Provide notes and information for statutory accounts.
* Coordinate financial plans with organisational goals to ensure continued growth and stability.
* Lead efforts to update finance operations and ensure adherence to financial laws
Requirements:
* Professional accounting qualification (ACCA or ACA preferred)
* Relevant experience in both practice and industry is preferred
* Proactive, hands-on, and excellent attention to detail
* Experience in financial control and reporting
* Strong analytical and planning skills with the ability to lead complex financial services
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical issues clearly to senior stakeholders
* Experience in tax and treasury with an interest in building expertise in other financial areas
Their Vision:
* To be an employer of choice
* To be the most trusted utility infrastructure services provider
* To safely deliver sustainably efficient utility networks
Their Values:
* Integrity, Respect, Continuous Improvement, Responsibility, Diversity and Inclusiveness, Unity
What's On Offer:
* 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Pension 3.2%
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Wellbeing Centre
* Flexible working with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week (as agreed with the manager)
* Health Cash Plan
Join a growing finance team and join their journey towards becoming the leading force in the utility sector in the UK. Apply now and become a part of their values-driven and dynamic organisation