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Dynamic and truly entrepreneurial, Olympus Power is a fast paced and collaborative environment offering unique opportunities for ambitious people. 

 

Due to accelerated growth, we are seeking a recently qualified accountant to join our team as Financial Controller, reporting directly to the CFO. There is a direct line for quick decision making, allowing the senior team to respond rapidly to client needs and market changes and run a forward looking and efficient business.

 

Committed to reducing carbon admissions, we are working with industry titans to install both solar and renewable infrastructure solutions across the UK.

 

Day to day responsibilities including monthly management accounts, board reporting, financial modelling, project finance analysis and cash flow management.

 

We will soon be conducting a capital raise which, in addition to business growth, will drive the requirement for a first-year audit of the group. We are therefore seeking a Chartered Accountant with recent audit experience to assist with the delivery of quality outputs. 

 

About the Company 

 

In 1979, when our story started, renewable and off-grid energy weren’t about reducing carbon. They were about getting power to remote locations. Four decades on and we’re still solving problems for customers who need electricity in far-flung places, but now we’re largely focussed on helping businesses meet the biggest challenge of our times: the need to eliminate carbon emissions. Everything we do is driven by reducing carbon. It’s why we exist and why we’re on a mission to combat climate change. 

 

We are a commercial scale renewable developer and project funder across the UK. Our core business is in the installation of solar both directly for C&I businesses to help in their energy transition, and at utility scale with large solar farms. 

 

Role Overview 


We are seeking a highly capable accountant to support act as Financial Controller in the support of the CFO in the management of financial operations of a growing SME solar development business. This role is critical in ensuring strong financial governance, supporting project financing, and driving commercial insight across a portfolio of renewable energy assets. The successful candidate will combine technical accounting expertise with a strong understanding of project-based environments and bring a flair and dynamism to this small but fast paced department. 

 

Responsibilities 


Financial Management & Reporting

 

  • Oversee all financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements. 
  • Preparation of consolidated financial statements and management reports. 
  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes. 

 

Project & Commercial Finance

 

  • Support financial modelling for solar development projects and other energy projects. 
  • Monitoring of project costs, revenues, and profitability across the lifecycle of each project. 
  • Work closely with development and commercial teams on investment decisions. 
  • Assist with funding processes, including capital raises and lender reporting. 

 

Cash Flow & Treasury

 

  • Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital. 
  • Oversee banking relationships and financing arrangements. 
  • Ensure efficient capital allocation across projects. 

 

Controls & Compliance

 

  • Develop and maintain robust financial controls and processes. 
  • Ensure tax compliance (VAT, corporation tax, etc.). 
  • Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors and advisors. 

 

Team & Stakeholder Management

 

  • Lead and develop the finance team. 
  • Act as a key business partner to senior leadership and project teams. 
  • Present financial insights to internal and external stakeholders. 

 

Qualifications and experience

 

  • Fully qualified accountant
  • Strong academic background in finance, accounting, or a related field. 
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial modelling tools. 
  • Excellent knowledge of relevant accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS). 

 

What you’ll learn and develop:

 

  • Experience with project finance, including financial modelling and funding structures. 
  • Familiarity with asset management and long-term revenue models (e.g., PPAs). 
  • Experience working with investors, lenders, or private equity stakeholders. 
  • The opportunity to operate in an SME /high-growth environment. 

 

 

Key Skills & Competencies

 

  • Strong awareness of financial reporting standards/ processes and analytical capabilities with an excellent understanding of financial controls and compliance. 
  • Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate into insights. 
  • Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking. 
  • Confident communication and stakeholder management skills. 
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy. 
  • Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently. 

 

Why Join Us?

 

  • Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of an exciting renewable energy business with exposure to high-impact projects contributing to the energy transition. 
  • Working in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. 
  • Competitive salary and benefits package depending on experience. 

 

How to Apply 


Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.