Finance Director

Company : Elgin Energy

Job Description - Finance Director

Core behavioural responsibilities for all employees

Agility	We Lead with Agility
Integrity	We Act with Integrity
Excellence	We Empower Excellence
Care	We Value Care

Integration of our three core values into our employment processes and frameworks allows Elgin to recognise and respect individual employees for their personal contributions to their roles, their colleagues, stakeholders, and ultimately to the renewable energy sector. We see sustainability as every employee’s responsibility and weaving sustainable practices into our values is paramount to the culture we seek to create.Financial Strategy & Leadership

Develop and execute Elgin’s long-term financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and growth targets.
Provide strategic financial guidance to the executive team and Board of Directors.
Define and monitor key financial performance indicators, ensuring financial discipline and operational efficiency.

Capital Allocation & Project Financing

Lead capital allocation strategies, ensuring optimal deployment of financial resources.
Manage Elgin’s capital structure, optimising debt and equity financing while implementing tax-efficient strategies across jurisdictions.
Oversee project financing, securing funding for large-scale solar projects through partnerships with banks, equity investors, and financial institutions.
Develop and execute a capital structure strategy that supports significant scaling, including equity financing, debt structuring, and strategic funding.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Direct financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
Monitor financial performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.

Risk Management & Compliance

Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks.
Chair the Group Risk Committee, ensuring a comprehensive approach to financial and market risk management.
Maintain full compliance with UK and European financial regulations, tax obligations, and industry standards.
Uphold strong internal controls, audit processes, and governance to safeguard financial integrity.

Stakeholder Relations & Investor Engagement

Serve as the primary financial representative to investors, financial institutions, auditors, and regulators.
Build and maintain strong investor relationships, ensuring transparent and timely communication.
Prepare and present financial reports, investor materials, and disclosures.
Oversee key business units, including Asset Management and Energy Trading.
Manage the operational asset portfolio, integrating financial, energy management, and asset reporting

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
Build an effective and scalable finance function aligned with Elgin’s growth.
Drive digital transformation by implementing financial technology solutions.

What you will need:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a FD or equivalent role.
Proven experience developing and executing financial strategies in a high-growth environment.
Expertise in project financing, capital markets, and corporate transactions, particularly within the renewable energy sector.
Strong understanding of UK and European regulatory frameworks, tax structures, and financial reporting requirements.
Commercial acumen, with experience in contract negotiation, governance, and stakeholder management.
A track record of leading financial teams, driving process improvements, and fostering innovation.
Strong influencing, negotiation, and communication skills.

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