Interim Finance Transformation Lead- Special Projects
Full Time
Onsite
Senior
Job description
Description
Energy Aspects has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and delivery-focused Interim Finance Transformation Lead to join the business for an initial 6–12-month engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-calibre finance professional to play a central role in a significant period of finance transformation, supporting the business as it continues to scale internationally and integrate acquired entities.
Reporting to the CFO, this is a hands-on, execution-focused role that will be pivotal in driving a broad portfolio of strategic and operational finance initiatives across the Group. From the outset, the successful candidate will take ownership of a defined portfolio of high-priority projects spanning FP&A development, post-acquisition integration, month-end and financial accounting process improvement, invoicing and revenue reporting, and the assessment of AI-enabled automation opportunities.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical finance capability with a strong analytical aptitude and rigour to develop and implement solutions, helping to improve financial processes, strengthen reporting, support post-acquisition integration and assess opportunities for automation and AI-enabled efficiencies. Working across a complex, multi-entity international environment, you will have the opportunity to deliver meaningful change that enhances the effectiveness, scalability and commercial value of the finance function. You will recognise that effective finance processes are not an end in themselves, but a means of enabling faster, better-informed decisions that support business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver a defined portfolio of finance transformation projects, working closely with the CFO and wider Finance team to improve processes, controls, reporting and operational effectiveness.
- Support the development of FP&A processes and budget integrity, including improving modelling accuracy across personnel costs, commissions, deferred revenue, capex, tax and National Insurance liabilities, ensuring robust model integrity through to net profit with clear linkage between the P&L and balance sheet.
- Partner with the FP&A team to enhance management reporting, including the development of management accounts by product line through to profit before tax and longer-term product-level revenue reporting, including a rolling three-year ARR view where appropriate.
- Oversee key post-acquisition integration activities, including finance system migration onto Sage, chart of accounts mapping, consolidation set-up and acquisition accounting support, ensuring delivery against agreed implementation timelines and key go-live milestones. Support the design and migration of billing processes and transfer pricing arrangements in the acquired entity.
- Work closely with international finance teams, including local market finance colleagues within the acquired entity, to improve financial controls and processes, month-end, and FP&A.
- Review the end-to-end CRM, invoicing, credit control and revenue reporting functions, from source data capture through to invoice generation cash collection and reporting.
- Review and enhance credit control processes to reduce AR.
- Assess and trial AI and automation opportunities across accounts receivable, accounts payable and revenue reporting processes, including automated workflows with appropriate human oversight, operating model design and return-on-investment analysis.
- Support development of the month-end close process, including the transition towards a five-day close, additional controls in some areas and enhanced granularity of reporting.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of management information and financial reporting, supporting the business in making faster, better-informed commercial decisions, including the continued development of internal reporting through to net profit and regular product-level profitability analysis.
- Perform ad hoc analysis and project work as required to support the wider finance transformation agenda.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Requirements
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
- Previous experience in finance transformation, special projects, transaction services, consulting or operational finance roles, ideally within a fast-growing, private equity-backed SaaS or international business.
- Big 4 consulting or advisory experience is required.
- Degree educated, with a numerate or scientific degree from a top university preferred, reflecting the analytical calibre required for the role.
- Strong technical finance and accounting knowledge, including experience across financial reporting, month-end processes, reconciliations and multi-entity structures.
- Demonstrable experience supporting or delivering change across finance processes, systems and reporting.
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with high data literacy and advanced Excel capability as a minimum.
- Experience working in complex international environments, including exposure to acquisition integration, consolidation or cross-border finance operations.
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on role, with the ability to move between reviewing transaction-level data, improving financial models and redesigning finance processes end to end.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work credibly and effectively with budget owners, country managers, sales leadership, Finance and the wider business.
- Self-motivated team player with strong organisational skills, a delivery-focused mindset and the ability to take accountability for outcomes.
- High attention to detail, with the ability to identify issues, form clear recommendations, influence stakeholders and see improvements through to implementation.
Desirable skills
- Experience in SaaS or other subscription-based business models.
- Familiarity with SaaS metrics and revenue recognition principles, including IFRS 15.
- Experience supporting post-acquisition integration, including chart of accounts harmonisation, entity onboarding and acquisition accounting.
- Exposure to finance automation tools and AI-enabled process improvement across accounts payable, accounts receivable or invoicing processes.
- Experience developing management information that supports commercial decision-making and performance accountability.
- Commercially minded, with the ability to interpret financial information in the context of business performance and decision-making.
- Intellectually curious, with the confidence and resilience to work effectively in a complex and evolving environment.
- Energised by a broad remit and comfortable working across both detailed operational issues and higher-level strategic priorities.
Our Culture & Benefits
Welcome to our unique workplace where a passion for our industry-leading product sits at the heart of who we are.
Life at EA is completely eclectic, fostered through the global nature of the business and a real appreciation of the many cultures of our diverse team. We unite as a single, cohesive team through an array of social clubs that cater to a spectrum of interests, from running and yoga to football and culinary adventures. These groups create a collegial and dynamic atmosphere that extends beyond work, promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle for our team.
Our strategically located offices are all set in prestigious buildings, offering you the convenience of nearby gyms, retail therapy, diverse dining options, and accessible public transport.
Our office spaces are thoughtfully equipped to enhance your day-to-day experience whether working independently or collaborating with teammates. Enjoy the simple pleasures of a freshly brewed coffee, healthy snacks, and a social space for celebratory moments. One of the unique traits of life at Energy Aspects is the way our international colleagues often delight us with treats from around the globe. It’s safe to say you’ll never go hungry in our offices!
We recognise your contribution with a competitive compensation package that includes annual bonuses, comprehensive private health insurance, and substantial pension contributions. Additionally, we offer company share options, subsidised gym memberships, and a generous holiday policy to support your financial and personal well-being.
Join a company that values your professional growth and personal fulfilment, all within a supportive and engaging environment.
Founded in 2012, we are an independent research consultancy that has enjoyed phenomenal growth since our inception, and we have very ambitious plans to continue our upwards growth trajectory. We are passionately committed to providing indispensable and industry-leading short, medium and long-term analysis, and forecasts of the energy markets, that helps our clients trade, invest, finance and plan.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and draw on a wide range of experience and expertise to derive our views. We are made up of expertise in upstream production, trading, quant analytics and econometric forecasting, to name a few. We haves always maintained a key focus on the geopolitics of the energy industry and the impacts they can have in shaping global markets. We have in recent years acquired several firms to enhance our position in energy market consultancy, including Medley Global Advisors (2020), OilX (2022), INAS (2023) and MMSA (2024) bringing additional expertise in macro trends, oil market data and paper positioning into the group. We are also growing our offering to clients focused on the energy transition, providing tradeable insights on long-term trends.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and promote diversity within our workforce. As an international business we are determined that suitably qualified persons will never receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, veteran status or any other applicable basis.
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