Finance & Commercial Lead
We are seeking to recruit an ambitious and self-motivated individual to our rapidly evolving team. Gael Energy provides wind turbine operations & maintenance and engineering services throughout the UK and is on a rapid growth trajectory within the renewables industry — financial discipline and reporting is a cornerstone to achieving our desired growth. An opportunity has arisen to play a leading role within the financial/commercial team of the business from April 2025. Over time, the role is likely to evolve into recruiting and managing additional staff members as the business develops.
You would be relied on as a key member of the management team, reporting directly to the Managing Director.
Why join us?
The renewables industry is growing apace, with the Highland region being well positioned to be at the forefront of the green revolution. Gael Energy is a rapidly developing, Highland headquartered, disruptor of the renewables industry. Our primary focus is providing wind turbine maintenance and engineering solutions, and we now serve renowned clients including major renewables developers and utilities.
Qualities and Qualifications
Must have a ‘can do’, self motivated and ambitious attitude, and an ability to problem solve
Excellent attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership and responsibility of financial & commercial work streams
Practical knowledge and past experience of operating and implementing financial and accountancy systems in delivering accurate monthly reporting, financial analysis and forecasting
Qualifications in finance/accountancy will be looked at favorably but are not essential.
Confidence and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
Completing month end reporting and WIP adjustments
Completing accurate budgets and forecasting
Managing accurate project cost control and reporting
Coordinating and completing invoicing
Liaising with clients on all matters cost related
Liaising with accountants
Coordinating fortnightly payment runs
Support the preparation of quotations for customers
Coordinating time keeping
Raising purchase orders and managing open PO liability across all projects
Liaising with colleagues in the event of any query relating to a job
Dealing with supplier enquiries
Understanding and communicating job performance to key stakeholders
Assisting storeman with ensuring stock book value is true and correct on a regular basis
Role Development
For the right candidate, the position would develop into a managerial role with responsibilities including oversight of back-office activities and ultimately recruiting and managing a team to work under them. Additional managerial responsibilities may include all activities from marketing through to project KPI reporting.
Role Support & Long Term Opportunity
Gael Energy has long term aspirations to grow and evolve into an industry powerhouse run by a passionate management team who have opportunity for the Highlands in their focus.
To enable this, we strive for our team members to become the best they can be. Ongoing professional development will be supported and encouraged and the broadening of networks will be embraced.
Values and Culture
Our core values which drive everything we do. We also place a strong emphasis on social interaction with a view to fostering a positive team spirit at Gael Energy. We enjoy a friendly, face-to-face dynamic amongst colleagues based from an attractive workshop and office building, headquartered in Alness. We hold several social events and team building days throughout the year.
While we give our team members autonomy on when they work, we hold our relationships and culture in high regard, so with this in mind, we do not favor working from home other than in exceptional circumstances.
