Head of Finance
Due to the current incumbent retiring after 25 years working for the business Northern Energy are looking for a new Head of Finance to join them and be part of a growth of the company. You will be one of the senior management team working closely with the wider business.
The Role:
As the Head of Finance for Northern Energy, you'll be the number-crunching maestro who keeps our finances in harmony. Your job is crucial—you'll be designing and implementing financial strategies, creating budgets, and ensuring our financial health stays robust. We need someone with a mind for numbers, a knack for problem-solving, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with the wider business and our business partners.
About Northen Energy:
Northern Energy are a group of companies that are a local independent supplier, they deliver home heating oil, commercial and agricultural oil and domestic, commercial and agricultural LPG. A family run business since 1932 they have grown and developed over the years having had 20% growth Year on Year celebrating 90 years in business in 2022 they also acquired Kettlewell Fuels.
The company is continuing to expand today and in early 2026 will be moving to larger premises in a purpose-built building based in Boroughbridge as they have outgrown their current capacity in the Harrogate village of Hampthswaite.
Northern Energy Core Values -CARE
C- Customer Service- We believe in giving our customers a level of service that goes above and beyond the norm. By always putting them and their needs first, we show how much they mean to us.
A-Appreciative-As a family-run business, we put people first. We understand the importance of both our customers and staff and don’t take either for granted. Because without them we wouldn’t be doing what we do.
R- Relationships Even though we’ve grown to supply fuel across the country, one thing that hasn’t changed is our local approach. We value relationships and believe in treating everyone like an individual
E- Effort-We’re not afraid of a bit of hard work. In fact, we thrive on it. Whether that’s making an emergency delivery on Christmas Day (which was actually made by our Chairman) or being the first in our industry to offer carbon offsetting for no extra, we do what’s right, not what’s easy.
Duties involve:
* Managing the Finance department reporting directly to the MD.
* Responsible for a team of 3 in Finance 1 Accounts Manager and 2 Sales Ledger/Credit Controllers
* Production of financial accounts on a monthly basis and budgets in a timely and effective manner.
* Monitoring cash flow, accounts, and financial transactions to maintain accuracy and compliance.
* Key member of the senior management team offering opinions and guidance to wider SMT
* Analysing financial data and providing monthly insightful reports to guide decision-making.
* Collaborating with other functions to offer financial guidance and support for their projects.
* Developing and implementing internal controls and processes to safeguard company assets.
* Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards to minimize risks. Most notably monthly HMRC reporting.
* Monthly payroll duties, liaising with internal departments and external GTN provider
* Manage and maintain our relationships with key external stakeholders, such as our bankers, auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions.
* Continuously seeking opportunities for process improvements and cost savings to drive business growth and profitability.
The Ideal candidate:
* Qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA
* Understanding of Group Accounting and Intercompany Accounts would be highly desirable
* Personable and be able to build rapport with the wider business (Operations, Sales)
* Want to be part of a growing business with opportunity to grow with the company
* Open to looking at Current Head of Finance/ Financial Controllers or Finance Managers looking for a step up
Benefits
* Salary Range £65,000-£80,000- DOE
* Private Medical
* Flexible working an option
* Profit Share
* Progression
* Pension 3% - 5%
If this role is of interest, then please apply or reach out to Matt Earnshaw to have a confidential discussion. Myinternalrecruiter.com are working on a retained basis on this role and any 3rd party CVs or direct approaches will be forwarded to myself