OverviewThis role is hybrid based from our Edinburgh office. Locogen is a renewable energy consultancy providing end-to-end development services to our clients across the UK. Our vision is a world powered 100% by renewables; where everyone has access to affordable, sustainable energy and clean air. Our work is important and varied across onshore Wind, Solar PV and Battery Storage (BESS).About our Head of Finance roleThis is a senior leadership role and reports directly to the CEO. You will lead a reliable and disciplined finance function for the Locogen Group, and provide clear financial insight to the leadership team in the UK and France.The role ensures the business has accurate reporting, strong forecasting and visibility of profitability and cashflow, enabling confident decision-making and supporting the sustainable growth of the organisation.ResponsibilitiesLead monthly management accounts, statutory reporting and audit processes, maintaining strong financial controls and regulatory compliance across the organisationOwn the annual budgeting cycle and rolling forecasts for revenue, costs and cashflow, with early identification of emerging risks and opportunitiesAct as a strategic financial partner to the CEO and SLT, translating financial data into clear insight that drives decision-makingProvide visibility of project and consultant profitability, analysing utilisation, margins and revenue performance to support consultancy deliveryServe as technical authority for client-facing financial models, owning model standards, version control and sign-off across consultancy outputsOversee financial management for operational SPVs and the development portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting and management reporting for UK and FranceMaintain clear oversight of cash position, credit control and financial discipline across the businessLead, develop and coordinate the finance function — including bookkeeper, management accountants and external support — ensuring clear processes and accountabilityOwn Business Central and other financial systems, driving continuous improvement in how finance integrates with wider business systemsStrengthen financial understanding across the organisation, supporting leaders and heads of department with the MI and tools they need to performWho would be a good fit for the role?The role would suit an experienced Head of Finance who wants to lead a small team and have a positive influence enabling the running of the business.Qualifications and experience we are looking forProven experience leading a managing a finance function including but not exclusive to management accounts, budgets, MI, cashflow management, financial controlsStrong forecasting capability and ability to provide forward-looking financial insightExperience working in a consultancy, professional services or project-based businessComfortable translating financial information into clear insights for non-financial leaders and supporting with financial decision-makingAbility to ensure financial discipline across the organisation, including invoicing, credit control and cost managementAbility to build trust with senior stakeholders and influence decision-makingDesirable but not essentialExposure to property, development or asset-based investment modelsExperience implementing or developing financial dashboards or performance reportingExperience contributing to board or executive-level reportingWhat is it like to work at Locogen?This role is hybrid based in our Stockbridge (Edinburgh) office – the office is dog friendly and has secure, free parking for cars and bikes.We are a multidisciplinary team of friendly, welcoming and supportive people who are passionate about renewable energy. We are flexible, informal, inclusive and collaborative.Locogen is a place where everyone can grow and develop by working on interesting projects of varying scopes and sizes.We love what we do and believe in empowering and trusting each other to deliver. We learn from our experiences and take accountability. We are client focused and inspire each other to do the best we can.We are a social bunch so there is always something going on whether in the office or remotely, including:Company-wide socials, team socials, away day (paid for by Locogen)Clubs for remote and in-office people e.g. book club, wordle club, runningCoffee roulette – an opportunity each month to chat to someone differentLocopets teams channel for sharing pictures of your furry loved onesBenefitsSalary £70-80k depending on experienceWe operate on a fully flexible hours basis with no fixed core hours25 days holiday + 5 flexible bank holidays + 4 company closure days (25 and 26 Dec, 1 and 2 Jan)Work from anywhere in the world for up to 60 working days per year (in up to 20 working day intervals)Enhanced maternity and paternity policies, sickness and other leave - including 4 days paid dependents leaveOngoing professional and personal development opportunities – training, memberships and education costs coveredPrivate Health Insurance with AXALife Assurance, Critical Illness, and Income Protection optionsPension at 10% (5% employee/ employer contribution split). We are flexible for employees who want to opt out or contribute more of their salaryCycle to Work & EV Car SchemeDog friendly office with snacks for you AND your dogHow to applyNo candidate will meet every single desired criterion. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, then we’d love to hear from you.We are not using agencies to recruit for this role, so please apply to us directly by responding to this advert or emailing recruitment@locogen.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr