Group Financial Controller

Working arrangements

Please note this role does offer hybrid working, our model sets out a minimum 60% onsite / 40% home working.

Overview

In this role you will oversee the group financial control function and adherence to policies and procedures, working autonomously and reporting to the Finance Director.

You will be responsible for leading and managing the global financial operations and developing a highly capable, flexible and effective team, leading by example.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of group financial accounting
• Develop and enforce the group's internal control environment, through a robust yet efficient system of internal controls, checks and balances to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and manage the group's statutory reporting requirements
• Lead the annual audit process and implement any recommendations
• Manage and update all group accounting policies
• Maintain accurate and complete books of account to defined standards and in accordance with the group's accounting policies.
• Manage and improve the group's financial systems and processes, through supporting the selection, implementation and enhancement of systems, platforms, and solutions to deliver first-class financial operations and reporting
• Define and manage standard, efficient and timely month-end and year-end processes
• Ownership of the Group's cash management, adhering to the agreed controls and strategies in the Group's treasury policy.
• Manage group tax compliance and submissions globally (payroll taxes, VAT, US sales taxes, corporation/income taxes, withholding taxes).
• Stay informed about changes in financial and tax regulations and ensure the company's compliance with them.
• Provide input and support to the FP&A team for business planning and ad hoc projects

Requirements

You will need to be a qualified accountant with significant industry experience, capable of leading the Finance team and contributing to the strategic thinking of the business.

Your experience will include:

• Proven PQE experience and track record in a similar role, ideally in the technology sector
• Strong technical accounting background/knowledge (IFRS)  
• Ability to lead and develop a Finance team
• Knowledge and direct working experience of business taxes and compliance – ideally in an international and/or group environment.
• Direct experience of preparing and submitting claims under the UK R&D tax credit scheme.
• Cashflow, banking, and treasury management skills 
• Track record of internal control and process development
• Experience in accounting software & ERP packages (ideally MS Business Central or Dynamics).
• Work with integrity, delivery focus and accountability 
• An interest in our mission   

Benefits

• Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary 3-day festive break depending on business needs
• Eligible for performance related bonus
• Share options scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Private medical, critical illness & other financial benefits
• Innovation & merit recognition bonus potential
• A truly collaborative working environment
• Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset
• 28 days (inclusive of festive break) holiday plus bank holidays
• Eligible for discretionary performance related bonus
• Share options scheme
• Pension scheme
• Financial benefits – including; group life insurance, critical illness, health cash plan and discount scheme 
• Innovation and Merit bonuses
• Investment in training and development to support career progression
• Opportunity to work on and contribute to world class innovation

Company background

What if there was a limitless, safe, clean, low-cost energy source, providing much needed global energy security?  What if that energy source could also help address climate change?  The answer is fusion energy – the power of the stars. Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford with have an unrivalled track record designing and operating spherical tokamaks; the optimal route to commercial fusion.

In addition to fusion, Tokamak Energy is recognised as a world leader in transformative High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. Our dedicated HTS magnet team, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on enabling new levels of performance and becoming the leading supplier of HTS magnets to multiple markets, including renewable energy, medicine, science and propulsion in water, land, air and space. 

The company, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from UK Atomic Energy Authority, currently employs a growing team of over 260 people with experts from the UK and around the world.  It combines world leading scientific, engineering, industrial and commercial capabilities.  The company has more than 75 families of patent applications and has raised $335 million, comprising $275m from private investors and $60m from the UK and U.S. governments.  Our U.S. subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019.

Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team striving to provide a solution to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: clean and sustainable fusion energy for all.

Important information for candidates

Pre-employment screening

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Data privacy

Please note that any personal data submitted to Tokamak Energy as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding GDPR please see:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation

Equality of opportunity

Entry into employment with the Tokamak Energy and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best.