Senior Financial Accountant - Data-Driven Finance

SmartestEnergy
London

Our finance function is stepping into the future, committed to becoming a data-driven and highly efficient team.

You will be at the heart of this in a pivotal role dedicated to revolutionising financial reporting, streamlining data processes, and delivering powerful strategic insights.

You will drive significant improvements in process efficiency, turbocharge the speed and accuracy of financial data analysis, and provide actionable insights that elevate decision-making with advanced reporting and analytics.

This dynamic role, will not only lead the charge in automation but also collaborate with the broader finance team and business units to innovate and optimise financial operations.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience, or sufficient relevant on-the-job experience to perform suitably in the role and the intent to complete their professional qualification at the earliest opportunity;
  • Previous ownership of tasks within the month-end close process, including journal preparation, balance sheet reconciliations and analytical review;
  • Proven experience with IFRS accounting for derivative contracts;
  • Alteryx Core Certification, with demonstrated expertise in using the tool for process automation and data analytics;
  • Proficiency in Power BI and SQL is required, along with a willingness to further learn and develop expertise in these tools;

What sets us apart?

  • Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.
  • Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters. Find out more here.
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

What does hybrid working mean to us?

Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.

What happens next?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human – no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.

Ready to join us on our journey to digitise, decarbonise, and localize the future of energy? Apply now.

We're committed to making the application process easy and comfortable. Let us know how we can help you with any reasonable adjustments that can be tailored to your needs. At the bottom of each of our adverts you can find one of our recruitment teams' contact details. Please reach out so we can discuss with you further.

Posted 2025-05-27

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