Head of Finance - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - BayWa r.e.

BayWa r.e.

Verified Company

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers.

We energy - how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet.

At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally.

With locations in 29 countries, we have over 4,000 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.

BayWa r.e.

Operation Services Limited offers comprehensive operations and maintenance services to solar energy plants and wind plants across the UK and Ireland.

We utilise our international experience as well as the expert knowledge of our local teams to deliver centralised, state-of-the-art data management and monitoring.

Our commitment is to deliver our services by setting industry standards and constantly innovating to improve the value we add for our customers.

About the role

As Head of Finance, you will provide overall strategic development and direction for the finance function within the UK Operation Services team.

You will work in partnership with the Executive Leadership Team, as well as the Managing Director, providing decision making support and challenge on all finance related matters to support the business in its strategic growth.

What You Will Do:

Manage the Finance department to provide timely and accurate production of monthly management and statutory accounts, including financial management reporting and board packs
Create transparency on financial risks and derive measures with a clear focus on profitability
Perform complex decisionbased analysis of strategic initiatives to influence the key stakeholders by challenging critical assumptions
Establish and deliver performance monitoring reports with clear escalation and intervention processes and thresholds
Follow up on key business decisions and their financial results to ensure a proactive steer for continuous business improvement and optimization of the ROI
Manage cash flow and working capital for the company and complete monthly cash planning and liquidity forecasts in the group treasury information platform
Ensure overall tax compliance for the business, including the accurate and timely completion of tax year end returns working with external auditors and advisors
Undertake all financial assignments required and requested by the Managing Director, the Executive Leadership Team, or the Board including financial modeling for strategic decisions

What You Bring:

Professional accounting qualification
Several years' experience working in a senior finance role
Demonstrated experience in providing strong financial support and accurate, consolidated information
Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and UK GAAP (IFRS / FRS 101)
Independent and structured working methodology. Ability to efficiently multitask, with proficient organizational and time management skills
Impeccable attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, facilitate, consult, and participate in various seniority level discussions
Excellent verbal communication skills fluent in English and able to communicate complex information and respond to questioning
Demonstrated experience in effecting change, and process efficiencies
Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom

What We Are Ready To Offer You:

Private Health Insurance
Life Assurance Cover
Company Pension Scheme
Flexible Working Environment
Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme
Excellent Company Culture
Mental Health First Aid support
Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling
Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial wellbeing resource bank
Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Hybrid Working

Is This Role The Right Fit For You?:

Diversity and Equal Opportunity
At BayWa r.e.

we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, potential, merit, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of origin, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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