Head of Finance

Gleeson Recruitment Group are exclusively partnering with a leading UK energy and infrastructure services provider to recruit a Head of Finance for their Energy Division.

This is a high-profile, senior leadership role with responsibility for the financial strategy and performance of the Energy Division. You will report directly to the divisional leadership team and play a key role in driving growth, efficiency, and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the divisional finance function, providing strategic insight and robust financial governance.
• Oversee reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across multiple business units.
• Partner with operational leaders to drive commercial performance and support key investment decisions.
• Ensure effective contract accounting and management of large-scale service/infrastructure contracts.
• Support compliance, risk management, and financial control across the division.

The Candidate

• Qualified finance professional (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven leadership skills and experience influencing at senior/executive level.
• Background in complex, multi-entity organisations, ideally in energy, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience with contract accounting in large-scale projects.
• Collaborative, proactive, and motivated to contribute to the energy transition.

Why Join?

• Be part of a multi-billion turnover organisation with ambitious growth plans.
• Influence the financial strategy of a leading Division.
• Join a supportive, forward-thinking senior leadership team.

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