NEW ROLE: Head of Finance for a tech based clean energy supplier | Home based

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  • Reporting to the MD / CEO
  • Financially stable, modern and high-tech energy supplier who supplies 100% clean energy
  • B-Corp status
  • Flexible working
  • Opportunities to gain stock options
  • Play a key role in gaining investment

THE ORGANISATION

A new entrant energy supplier aimed at disrupting the Big 6 energy companies who charge a premium for renewable energy. Focused on the industrial and commercial electricity market, their platform lets UK businesses buy their electricity direct, with their choice of local wind, solar and wave generators.

Unlike many other energy suppliers, this supplier has a sustainable, low cost business model which allows them to grow through technology rather than hiring lots of people. All their energy supply deals are guaranteed by their trading  agent who has one of the strongest balance sheets in Europe.  This means customers can leverage their trading capabilities whilst benefiting from the innovation and customised service from a boutique provider.

Successes to date include a £50m clean energy deal with a public sector consortium and another clean energy deal with a £ multibillion British building materials business.

THE ROLE

Our client is looking to accelerate its growth whilst maintaining their delivery, largely focused on technology rather than people.  This will require them to improve and embed new technology, processes and improve reporting.  Their finance function is currently outsourced and managed by an external book-keeper and accountancy firm and they are now looking to hire a Head of Finance to manage this function as well as provide management finance and business intelligence for the betterment of the business.

This is a key role that will allow the business to capture the margin in different ways for each energy supply deal that has a unique set of costs. A key priority when joining will be to support the business  to gain investment.  You will also be involved in a number of projects such as managing a switch to a new accounting software.

This role is more than just about the numbers and requires someone that can add value through business intelligence and data and transforming it into meaningful information that provides strategic and financial guidance.

You will manage a number of external parties that currently provide accounting and regulatory reporting as well as interact and / or manage an internal analyst.

Suitable candidates will be able to work autonomously in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.

You will be a strong communicator able to manage multiple projects through to completion. This is a great opportunity to play a key role at the early stages of their growth trajectory.

Suitable candidates will have the following experience:

  • Has worked in a senior finance role, with end to end responsibility for a finance function, with experience of providing strategic and financial guidance)
  • Experience of providing business intelligence and able to interpret data into meaningful information and reporting for senior stakeholders
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, generally numerate with the ability to complete analysis, evaluate these and present findings to colleagues.
  • Able to develop rational insights based on qualitative and quantitative inputs is essential
  • Able to identify critical business issues and make independent suggestions for improvements, implementing where relevant
  • Ability to work in fast paced, entrepreneurial environments. Can do, positive and flexible. Action orientated with the ability to react quickly to information coming through from the business
  • Experience of identifying critical business issues and suggesting improvements
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and manage relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
  • A strong communicated, able to communicate complex issues concisely, both verbally and in writing
  • Educated to degree level, preferably in economics, finance or similar
  • A Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification is preferred)
  • Candidates will have worked for an energy supplier or in forward thinking sectors such as telecoms, technology or in a private equity / venture capitalist environment

TO APPLY

Send your CV to [email protected]  to be considered for this position.

Job reference: 202

NEW ROLE: Finance Director | £100k+ package | Work for a mission led organisation that addresses the climate emergency | London

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  • Financially stable and strong performing organisation that provides leading edge consultancy in energy efficiency and sustainability
  • Multi product, multi-proposition business, with multiple revenue streams
  • Reports to the CEO
  • Role includes acting as a Board Director of two Joint venture companies

THE ORGANISATION

An independent organisation that provides leadership and expertise related to energy efficiency low carbon transport and sustainable energy use to address the climate emergency.

A trusted, independent voice, they provide leadership and expertise to deliver the benefits of achieving carbon reduction targets: warmer homes, cleaner air, healthier populations, a resilient economy and a stable climate.

They deliver transformative programmes on behalf of governments, NGOs and charitable foundations and have a successful consultancy division that supports businesses and community groups across the UK and internationally with strategy, research and assurance.  This has included supporting large corporates with consultancy projects related to electric vehicles to helping developing countries with renewable technology such as solar powered fridges and water pumps.

In the last few years, this organisation has developed profitable revenue streams across the public and private sector and has an increasing footprint internationally.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the CEO, you will manage a highly capable finance function of circa 14 staff to support the overall growth of the business and continue its positive impact in relation climate change.

Key accountabilities will include:

  • Reporting to the Board on the financial and operational performance of the company
  • Developing and implementing strategy and operational plans as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
  • Have accountability for the completion of statutory accounts
  • Review the processes and systems and identifying how they might be improved
  • Team development to maintain and improve a high performing finance function

This role will also have some minor involvements on the Board of two joint ventures related to energy efficiency. This is a great opportunity to work in a highly collaborative, people centric environment with a mission focused on supporting the climate change and sustainability agenda.

Suitable candidates will have the following experience:

  • Experienced operator at Finance Director level
  • Experience of a mission led organisation or NGO as well as having worked in roles requiring a commercially focused finance function
  • Able to contribute to executive decisions and development of the business as part of a high performing senior leadership team
  • A credible leader with excellent people management and relationship building skills internally and externally
  • Experienced in leading the day-to-day financial operations of a small but complex organisation
  • Management of multiple and profitable income streams
  • A Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification is preferred)
  • Experienced in developing financial models
  • Held budgetary responsibility for a £10m+ business
  • A team player, able to work in a collaborative, co-creative environment
  • Able to adapt to a demanding environment
  • Analytical and results orientated
  • A keen interest in sustainability
  • A ‘can do’ attitude

TO APPLY

Send your CV to [email protected]  to be considered for this position.

Job reference:198

NEW ROLE: Group Head of Business Development (UK & International) for leading advisory organisation in energy efficiency and sustainability

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  • Financially stable business that provides leading edge consultancy in energy efficiency and sustainability
  • Reports to the CEO
  • International remit

THE ORGANISATION

An independent organisation that provides leadership and expertise to deliver a zero-carbon society. They provide consultancy, advice and big data to the public and private sector to save energy and reduce carbon emissions in the UK and internationally.  Projects include providing electric vehicle consultancy to large corporates and helping developing countries with renewable technology such as solar powered fridges and water pumps.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the CEO, you will manage a team of approximately 40 people related to business development, insight, evaluation and project management.  Your role will be to create and implement the strategy that provides significant growth, with a focus on the private sector. You will also support the organisation to win grants and programmes in collaboration with other members of the senior leadership team.  This organisation is international in reach and you will lead a highly capable international team to increase their global footprint.

This is a great opportunity to work in a highly collaborative, people centric environment with a mission focused on supporting the climate change and sustainability agenda.  You will interact with a wide range of senior stakeholders across the public and private sector in the UK and internationally.

THE PERSON  

  • A proven track record of business development with new and existing clients
  • Experience within UK energy, renewables or transport
  • People management of at least 10 people
  • Held budgetary responsibility of £3m+
  • Experience of project and programme management
  • A strong relationship builder at all levels with a wide range of public and private stakeholders
  • Able to work in a collaborative, co-creative environment
  • An open, leader, able to engage, inspire and motivate a bright team of high calibre staff
  • Able to make a strategic contribution to the senior leadership team
  • Able to develop go to market plan to achieve sales growth from large projects and programmes
  • Self-starter, able to be ‘hands on’ and get things done
  • Able to adapt to a demanding environment
  • Analytical and results orientated
  • Able to make decisions from an impartial and objective perspective whilst also able to challenge the norm in an appropriate manner
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
  • A keen interest in sustainability

Desirable

  • International experience
  • Specific experience of  business development in sustainable energy efficiency or climate change sectors
  • Experience of creating strategic partnerships

 

TO APPLY

Send your CV to [email protected]  or call Lee De Souza, Lead Consultant at Harrison Bridge on 07817 836359 for an informal and confidential discussion.

Job reference:185

Commercial Manager for one of the largest liquid waste management companies in the UK

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THE ORGANISATION

  • A leading player in liquid waste, highly compliant with good relations with the Environment Agency
  • Work for a diverse business covering logistics, agriculture and liquid waste
  • Part of a group with strong financial backing
  • Flexible working
  • High employee retention

This opportunity is within a successful, £19 million turnover company with strong financial backing from their parent company.

The business has grown from a family business into one of the largest liquid waste to land operators, with a modern fleet of trucks and tankers supported by robust logistics systems.

They have multiple operator sites across the UK and their head office is in the heart of England, giving convenient access to all parts of the country.

The business has two distinct customer groups; waste producers – identified by the sales team, and farmers – identified and managed by the agronomy team.Moving forward, there is much to do in terms of improving efficiencies, effectiveness, profitability and commercial rigour in both functions. Consequently, the company has identified a need to bring on board an experienced commercial manager who will support both teams and be responsible for unifying these departments.

THE ROLE

This is a newly created role to support the growth aspirations of the company. You will play a key part in improving profitability, compliance, efficiency and processes across the business. In the first six months, you will prioritise a key project to pull together information and data to understand where opportunities exist for efficiency to drive performance and profitability.

You will manage a team of 8 with an agronomist and a compliance manager as direct reports. You will work with the team on compliance, information reporting, transport and sales to make sure the business is protected from any associated risks. This will include but not limited to: increased sampling, increased specification on contracts, increased documentation and measuring and tracking profitability for all customers and regions.

As Commercial Manager, you will be the commercial link between the Group Sales Director, the agronomy team and the General Manager who has responsibility for transport.You will be measured on your ability to improve profitability, provide accurate information and reporting that informs decisions and improves efficiency in areas such as reducing transport miles and EA deployment costs.

You will be able to influence a wide range of stakeholders including EA key contacts, farming bodies and key customers.

Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a great opportunity to shape a newly created role that will play a key part in the growth of the company.

THE PERSON

  • Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen
  • Ability to drive continuous improvement, innovation and cost reduction.
  • Experience of managing compliance, preferably in a regulated environment
  • Experience of creating and providing reports and KPI’s (both internal and external)
  • Effective database management experience
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to report at a senior management level
  • An ability to influence stakeholders at all levels both internal and external
  • People centric, able to coach, develop and upskill teams
  • Strong relationship building skills able to client face with a diverse set of customers
  • The ability to work collaboratively across functions
  • An ability to champion and implement change
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Strategic planning skills
  • Good I.T. and excel skills
  • Experience in logistics or transport planning environment (desirable)
  • Experience in an agriculture or farming environment (desirable)

To be considered for this role, please send your CV to [email protected] quoting reference number  121

Key positions required for a £110bn energy market reform programme

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THE ORGANISATION

Experts

This organisation plays a key role in managing Electricity Market Reform (EMR). EMR is a £110bn government investment programme designed to replace our ageing energy infrastructure with a low carbon energy mix. This is facilitated through the CFD (contracts for difference) and the CM (capacity market) schemes that this organisation manages.
Due to their excellent track record of delivery, they have had a contract extension until 2026 and are now expanding their team.

Great place to work

• Enjoy a work life balance with flexible working
• A stable environment working on a high profile energy programme providing essential electricity services that has been extended to 2026
• High employee engagement and retention

Benefits

  • Bonus up to 10%
  • Double pension contributions up to 12% (if the employee puts in 6%)• External training opportunities
  • 28 days holiday rising by 1 day every 2 years to a maximum of 32 days plus bank holidays
  • Annual cost of living salary review

THE ROLES

This is an exciting opportunity to work with an organisation full of well respected, highly skilled market experts who are at the forefront of change within the energy market.  The roles available include:

Programme Manager – starting salary from £85,000

Senior Project Manager – starting salary from £49,790

Project Manager – starting salary from £36,000

Test Manager – starting salary from £49,790

Senior Test Analyst – starting salary from £49,790

Design Analyst x 2 – starting salary from £49,790

Senior Business Analyst – starting salary from £49,790

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected] stating which position is of interest.

FM Account Director (London) | FTSE 100 Client | £100k + package

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FM Account Director – London
Corporate TFM Contract
£80,000+ Basic + Bens

Our client is an international market leader in the development and implementation of facility management and associated energy services.
They require a robust FM Account Director to manage a recently mobilised total facilities management contract for a key corporate client. Predominantly based in London with travel to a Midlands site, you will need to be able to deal with a ‘hands on’ client and possess strong stakeholder management skills at all levels. With responsibility for strategic direction, financial and operational delivery of the service requirements, you will be a strong people centric leader able to provide credibility and gravitas.

This is a critical role within the corporate division and as such, an above average package will be offered. You will join a financially secure and fast-growing business currently growing through organic growth and acquisition. Opportunities exist in the UK and internationally, you will join a forward thinking business that offers industry leading services related to energy, I.O.T  (Internet of Things) and smart building solutions.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Account Director / Contract Director experience in a corporate environment (Ideally working with FTSE 100 companies)
• Client side and FM provider experience (highly desirable)
• Strong in senior stakeholder management
• Experience of change management
• Strong relationship builder
• Mobilisation experience
• Experience of running Total Facilities Management (TFM) contracts
• Strong in contract management
• Able to travel
• Commercial

For more information, please send your CV to [email protected]

Head of Data Science | Innovative Energy Supplier | Six Figure Basic + Benefits | South-East

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The company

An innovative B2B focused energy supply business with strong financial performance and a unique ability to offer reliable, renewable energy to their customers.

The role

We are recruiting a Head of Data Science to support our client’s strategy of enhancing and differentiating their customer propositions by inspiring change in energy use.  This role will initially focus on the strategy that will result in better value for their customers and reduce the cost to serve via the meter point. You will assess different data sets from renewable technology and create an algorithm that will lead to commercial benefit.  This newly created role entails managing a team of 20 people.

The Candidate

We are interested in speaking to candidates within energy that have experience of data science, technical leadership and strategy experience.

To be considered for this opportunity, please send your CV to [email protected]