Head of Finance / Financial Controller

  • Job Reference: 5111
  • Date Posted: 24 August 2026
  • Recruiter: Arlington Resource Management
  • Location: Remote Working / London / WFH
  • Remote Working: 100% remote working possible
  • Salary: £70,000 to £80,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: negotiable, work from home
  • Sector: Finance Director, Finance Controller, Finance Manager
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Head of Finance / Financial Controller - WFH / remote working / occasional travel to London - our client is a c£10m leading player in the Energy / Renewables / Sustainability sector, with ambitious plans to double its turnover in the next 3 - 5 years.

As part of this growth, it is seeking a Head of Finance / Financial Controller to lead the finance function and provide financial insight within the Senior Management Team to aid decision-making and achieve the company goals.

Reporting to the CEO and working very closely with the operational teams, this Head of Finance / Financial Controller role will involve:

  • Manage and develop a small finance team of 3 - 4 staff
  • Constant commercial input as a member of the Senior Management Team
  • Contribute to and review monthly management accounts and analysis
  • Manage the working capital and cashflow forecasting process
  • Work closely with project managers to track project profitability and WIP.
  • Provide financial input into commercial bids and tenders
  • Enhance financial processes, where possible, using AI
  • Oversee year end audits, CIS, VAT, payroll and statutory reporting

This Head of Finance / Financial Controller role will suit an accomplished qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA) with proven experience at this level, or someone ready to step up into a Number One finance role. Project accounting experience (eg construction or similar) is desirable.

This Head of Finance / Financial Controller role comes with obvious prospects to progress your career and rise to Finance Director level as the company grows.