Financial Controller

Here at Ruby Energy, we continue our exciting growth and now looking for a Financial Controller in our expanding Finance department, based at our offices in Fleetwood.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Controller is a key leadership role within the Finance department responsible for overseeing all financial activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and providing strategic insights to support business decision making,

The role involves managing financial reporting, operational finance, compliance and systems.

Some travel to our offices in Manchester will be required.

Benefits:

• Working hours - Monday to Friday
• Buy & Sell Annual Leave Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Employee Health Scheme
• Career development
• Employee Recognition Incentives
• Company events
• Monthly dress down days
• Tea & coffee facilities & On-site Canteen
• Local discounts / benefits

Main Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Develop key business relationships across the group to ensure relevant financial information and commentary is consolidated and reported to management
• Assist in the development and implementation of structures to ensure costs are appropriately recharged within the group of businesses
• Work with the finance team to develop processes and templates that report expenditure and financial performance from accounting systems in an accurate, consistent and timely manner
• Consolidate and analyse monthly financial results in a consistent, accurate and timely manner, adding value through analysis and commentary
• Implement and drive financial review meetings with shared service functional management to share and where necessary, robustly challenge financial performance, understand business drivers, and add value and support to business decision making
• Bank and cash management, including short-term and long-range cash forecasting and balance optimisation
• Develop key relationships with functional management to ensure finance is viewed as an essential and valued part of the decision-making process
• Responsible for management accounts, stat accounts and managing external auditors
• Preparation of VAT / CT tax returns / coordinate with Group tax advisers
• Work with the CFO to ensure overall delivery of financial performance targets, financial reporting, managing suppliers, improving processes and maintaining healthy cashflow
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset within finance
• Drive process improvement through automation

Knowledge & Skills:

• Highly developed understanding of financial/management accounting practices
• Utilities / Financial Services / Regulated market sector awareness
• Competency with SAGE or similar financial accounting software
• Advanced Excel / MS office ability
• Working as part of cross functional management team
• Articulate and able to present strong business cases
• Able to influence peers and Directors persuasively
• A high level of analytical and report writing / development skills
• Problem solving skills and with an understanding of cost drivers
• Experience of working in a commercial environment
• Experience in billing systems / CRM data interrogation highly advantageous

Qualification & Education Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA - Qualified
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including management roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Who are we?

At Ruby Energy, we are more than just energy suppliers; we are champions of your progress, specifically tailored to empower SMEs. Our foundation is built on providing bespoke energy solutions that blend innovation with adaptability, ensuring that your business’s unique energy needs are met with precision.

Our Journey

Launched in 2002, we’re experts in commercial utilities and we know what it takes to deliver high levels of customer service. With our Head Office in Fleetwood, Lancashire, and offices in Manchester, we are positioned to serve businesses across the UK with dedication and excellence.

The Ruby Way

Ruby’s values are at the heart of everything we do:

Collaborative: We ensure your voice is heard. We listen to our customers and strive to deliver strong, responsive customer service.

Human: We give a personal touch and support to our customers and each other, treating everyone with respect and understanding

Committed: We use innovative solutions to improve our services and always stick to our word.

We pride ourselves on delivering consistently high levels of customer service and innovative products to organisations across all industries. Our vision is to become the best independent commercial energy supplier in the country. We aim to provide contracts that are straightforward, competitive, and most importantly, tailored to your business needs.

Investing in the Ruby Community

We are committed to fairness, transparency, honesty, and professionalism. By heavily investing in our people, processes, and systems, we continuously improve our customer engagement and service offerings.

What you need to do now?

If you would love to join us as our new Financial Controller, we encourage you to apply now!

Be part of our bright future and talk to Ruby today!