Group Financial Controller

Zenergi

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Final date to receive applications: 31 January 2026

Department:
Finance

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.

• 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.

• 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

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

• Job Type: Permanent
• 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.
• Regular Personal Development Plan (PDP) meetings with your line manager and supported CPD opportunities

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Services for Renewable Energy

As a Disability Confident employer, we are fully committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable working environment. Through our participation in the UK Government’s Disability Confident Scheme, we actively support the recruitment, retention, and development of disabled people and individuals with long-term health conditions. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we recognise the value that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation.

We are dedicated to ensuring fairness throughout every stage of the recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments where required to enable all applicants to participate fully. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the application or selection process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs.