Group Financial Controller, Muirhall Energy, Hybrid

The Company

Muirhall Energy is a leading independent developer of renewable energy projects based in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Muirhall has constructed in excess of 150MW of onshore wind projects across the UK and is committed to making a positive environmental impact and helping to combat climate change, creating a rewarding experience for everyone involved.

Since its inception, Muirhall has taken on larger projects and developed new initiatives to support local communities, providing guaranteed funding well beyond the minimum requirements for the lifespan of its wind farms. Thanks to these and other efforts, Muirhall has built a strong reputation for its community-focused approach.

The majority of employees are based across offices at EuroCentral, Motherwell and Muirhall Farm, South Lanarkshire.

With a growing team of skilled professionals in areas like planning, grid, development, project management, and construction, Muirhall is dedicated to supporting Scotland’s goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions. For those passionate about the environment, a career with this dynamic Scottish renewable energy company offers an excellent opportunity to make a difference.

The Role

The business has real ambitions for further growth in the coming years and this, coupled with the retirement of the Head of Finance last year, has identified the need to appoint a Group Financial Controller. The appointed individual will have the benefit of working alongside the Finance Director and other existing team members who will share their knowledge of the business and allow the Group Financial Controller to manage and develop the team. The objective of the role will be to implement more robust financial controls and processes, driving change and making better use of financial analysis tools. In the coming years the successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the leadership team and progress to the role of Head of Finance.

This is an exciting, progressive opportunity for a talented finance professional with the desire to join a highly successful renewables business, which continues to be regarded as one of the most attractive sectors in the market. It is crucial that the appointed candidate is a driven, qualified accountant with the ability to improve financial processes within an expanding business.

Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:

Financial & Statutory Reporting

• Produce Group consolidation files and related journals
• Prepare subsidiary accounts
• Responsible for ongoing tax compliance (Corporation tax, VAT returns and other tax matters)
• Keep up to date with technical accounting developments, providing support and advice to the finance team
• Prepare and manage the audit timetable
• Manage delivery of audit information requests
• Liaise with advisers throughout the process including external auditors, tax advisers and pension scheme actuaries
• Support in any ad-hoc projects

Controls & Process Improvement

• Ensure a robust financial control environment
• Design internal controls to mitigate financial risk and ensure they are fit for purpose and operate as in intended

Management Accounting

• Oversee the completion of the management accounting and month-end close process
• Develop and deliver insightful MI and KPI reporting to support strategic decision-making, including monthly board report
• Take ownership of business planning, budgeting, and forecasting process
• Ad hoc analysis and modelling for FD
• Partner with non-finance counterparts to influence operational

Team Management

• Manage the Finance team, providing support, coaching, guidance and oversight as required
• Point of escalation for the team and for internal issues

Basic Salary: £60,000 – 65,000 per annum, depending on experience

Company Pension: 9% employer contribution

Holiday Entitlement: 24 days + 10 public holidays

Plus excellent additional benefits

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.