Senior Finance Manager (Energy from Waste)
Midlands/Home-based
£-Attractive salary and benefits package including a company car or car allowance
Our client is one of the UK's leading waste and resource management companies, with over 200 facilities and 4,200 employees across the UK.
A vacancy currently exists for a Senior Finance Manager to provide high-quality financial leadership and support across three of the company's Energy from Waste (EfW) plants - one in Nottingham, one in Lincoln and one in Edinburgh. You will ensure accurate and timely financial information to support business decision-making and the achievement of the Group's financial objectives.
This role plays a key part in managing the financial and contractual obligations of major EfW projects and supporting the development of future plants within the Energy Division.
Main Duties:
* Managing, controlling and coordinating all financial activities across multiple EfW plants
* Producing monthly management accounts including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow forecasts with detailed analysis
* Managing cashflow, invoicing and collection in line with contractual requirements
* Coordinating the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and business plans
* Managing payment mechanisms, including complex PFI-style contracts
* Supporting operational management teams with interpretation of financial results
* Producing financial analysis and performance reports for internal and external stakeholders
* Supporting statutory accounts preparation and liaising with internal and external auditors
* Acting as the main financial point of contact with lenders and stakeholders for financing arrangements
* Ensuring compliance with loan agreements, financing arrangements and shareholder distributions
* Supporting future Energy from Waste developments as the division grows
* Managing, mentoring and developing finance staff where required
* Attending internal and external meetings and travelling to sites as required
Candidate Requirements:
* ICAEW / CIMA / ACCA qualified finance professional
* Strong experience in financial management and reporting within complex environments
* Experience of PFI-style contracts and payment mechanisms
* Background in energy, utilities, waste, manufacturing or processing industries
* Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues
* Strong IT skills
* Self-motivated, resilient and detail-focused
* A collaborative team player with a proactive approach
* Full UK driving licence
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 8:30am-5pm, Mon-Fri. It's home-based with regular travel (typically 1 day per week) to the company's EfW plant in Nottingham or Lincoln.
Closing date for applications is Weds 29th April 2026.
Ref: J9656