Financial Controller

GALENT are recruiting for a Financial Controller opportunity for an experienced qualified accountant seeking to join a rapidly growing, asset-backed business based in Peterborough. They will accept UK wide applications and offer weekday accomodation.

This position would suit individuals with experience gained within infrastructure, construction, engineering, utilities, manufacturing, project-led organisations or other complex commercial environments.

Our client is a rapidly growing, PE-backed renewable energy platform that develops, builds, owns and operates biomethane waste-to-energy facilities across the UK. Following significant investment and continued growth, they are seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to play a key role in strengthening the finance function and supporting the next phase of expansion.

This is a highly visible position working closely with senior leadership and operational teams within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the month-end reporting process and producing accurate management accounts
• Developing and enhancing financial controls, governance and reporting frameworks
• Managing budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting
• Supporting statutory reporting, audit processes and technical accounting matters
• Overseeing fixed asset accounting, project accounting and capital expenditure reporting • Driving improvements in financial systems, automation and reporting processes
• Providing commercial insight and financial analysis to support business decisions
• Supporting multi-entity reporting and consolidations across the group

The ideal Financial Controller will possess the following attributes and experience:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Previous Financial Controller experience • Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Experience within infrastructure, construction, utilities, renewable energy or other asset-intensive environments
• Experience with project accounting and capital expenditure reporting
• Proven ability to improve systems, controls and reporting processes
• Strong commercial awareness and business partnering capability
• Hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a growing organisation

This is an excellent opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a rapidly scaling renewable energy business at an exciting stage of its growth journey. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence and shape the finance function whilst gaining exposure to major infrastructure projects, future investment activity and long-term career progression.

If your background matches the above, please do not hesitate to apply at your soonest convenience.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

In addition to joining a rapidly growing renewable energy business during an exciting phase of expansion, the successful candidate will benefit from:

• Flexible hybrid working, typically operating on a three-day office model following onboarding
• Initial support and integration period, with greater office collaboration encouraged during the first three months
• Accommodation support available for candidates travelling longer distances, including serviced apartments where required
• Excellent transport links, with Peterborough accessible from North London in approximately 45 minutes
• A collaborative and welcoming culture with regular team events and social activities
• An entrepreneurial environment where employees are trusted to deliver outcomes rather than being micromanaged
• Exposure to a growing business with genuine opportunities for career development as the organisation expands
• A diverse and inclusive team environment that actively welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences

This role offers a rare opportunity to help shape the finance function of a PE-backed infrastructure platform during a period of significant growth and investment.

We look forward to hearing from you.