Financial Controller

Join Kelvin Power and help shape the future of critical infrastructure.

At Kelvin Power, part of the global VINCI Energies group, we\'re looking for an experienced Financial Controller to play a key role in driving the financial performance of our growing business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with operational teams, influencing business decisions and making a real impact. Reporting to the Business Unit General Manager, with a close working relationship with the Finance Director, you\'ll take ownership of the financial management of the business unit while leading and developing a small finance and administration team.

If you\'re looking for a varied role where no two days are the same, we\'d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

As Financial Controller, you\'ll be responsible for ensuring the financial health of the business unit by providing accurate reporting, commercial insight and robust financial controls.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading all financial activities across the business unit.


• Producing monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports.


• Partnering with operational managers to provide commercial insight and support decision making.


• Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process.


• Monitoring KPIs including project performance, debtors, invoice lag and overhead expenditure.


• Supporting Project Managers with project accounting and financial performance reviews.


• Managing cash flow, forecasting and credit control.


• Overseeing VAT, CIS and Corporation Tax processes.


• Managing statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit activities.


• Ensuring compliance with VINCI Energies Group financial controls and reporting requirements.


• Leading, mentoring and developing the finance and administration team.


• Supporting wider business initiatives, including environmental and HR reporting.

What we’re looking for

We\'re looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent commercial awareness and the ability to build relationships across the business.

You’ll ideally have:

• CIMA, ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.


• Previous experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance position.


• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience.


• Experience working within a project-based, engineering, construction or contracting environment (desirable).


• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to turn financial data into meaningful business insights.


• Strong understanding of cash flow management and financial controls.


• Experience managing or developing finance teams.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.


• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems would be advantageous.


• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be someone who:

• Enjoys partnering with operational teams.


• Is commercially aware and solutions focused.


• Takes ownership and works proactively.


• Has exceptional attention to detail.


• Can prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.


• Builds trusted relationships across all levels of the business.


• Is committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality work.

Why join Kelvin Power?

Kelvin Power is part of VINCI Energies, one of the world\'s leading organisations delivering energy, infrastructure and industrial solutions.

When you join us, you\'ll become part of a collaborative, supportive business where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged and your contribution makes a real difference.

We offer:

• Competitive salary.


• Annual bonus opportunity.


• Pension scheme.


• Professional development and career progression within VINCI Energies.


• A collaborative and supportive working environment.


• The opportunity to work on exciting projects within a growing business.

Locations Leicester