Group Financial Controller

Zenergi Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy procurement organization is seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have a relevant accounting qualification and 3-5 years of experience in a similar role. This role offers a competitive salary, personal development opportunities, and a benefits package including paid holiday and pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme (4% Employer, 5% Employee)

Perkbox

Birthday day off

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting qualification is essential.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role required.
• Strong understanding of technical accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial aspects ensuring compliance.
• Ensure timely monthly financial close for all group companies.
• Develop management information reports for executive review.

Skills

Relevant accounting qualification

Minimum of 3-5 years working in a comparable role

Excellent understanding of technical accounting standards

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Authority at all levels of the organization

Job description

Group Financial Controller

Application Deadline: 31 December 2025

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Southampton

Reporting To: CFO

Description

General purpose: Founded in 2003, Zenergi set out to simplify energy procurement, empowering organisations to make smarter, more sustainable choices, whilst also offering solutions to help organisations comply better and use better with their energy needs.

The Group Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing financial operations for the company, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance and strategic financial management. The position also safeguards the finances and financial obligations of the business, adhering to financial reporting and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight: Oversee all financial aspects of the organization, ensuring compliance with shareholder, lender and any external authorities requirements and met within stated deadlines
• Month End Ownership: Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial close of ledgers for all group companies. This includes preparing balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring correct cost and revenue recognition.
• Management Reporting: Develop management information reports to meet the needs of the business and produce regular management reports for executive review.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual overhead budgets and quarterly VAT returns, providing insights for financial planning and decision-making
• Cost Control: Ensure the correct systems and processes are in place to enhance tight cost controls across the organisation
• Audit Lead: Lead a successful and timely audit, ensuring no material adjustments, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards
• Team Collaboration: Develop collaborative relationships with executive board members and other directors to ensure that financial information needs are met across the organization
• Systems Maintenance: Oversee our financial systems and strategy to optimize our performance and accuracy
• Leadership and Development: Mentor and develop finance leaders within the organization, fostering career growth and driving continuous improvement in financial processes
• Deputy for CFO: Where appropriate, support the CFO and act as deputy as required

This is an exciting time to be joining Zenergi and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who is ready to get involved, challenge the status quo and grow with us as a company.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Relevant accounting qualification
• Minimum of 3-5 years working in a comparable role
• Excellent understanding of technical accounting standards
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Authority at all levels of the organization

Desirable

• Experience in a similar industry
• Audit experience
• Experience of complex revenue recognition

Benefits

• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Southampton
• Working hours: 09:00 – 17:00 with half hour lunch break
• Salary: Competitive
• Benefits: 25 days paid holiday, Pension scheme (current minimum contributions are 4% Employer 5% Employee), Perkbox, Birthday day off and salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Development: Regular Personal Development Plan (PDP) meetings with your line manager and supported CPD opportunities