Senior Finance Manager (Energy from Waste)

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

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