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About the role
Joju operates across EV charging, commercial solar PV, and operations & maintenance. Joju needs a senior finance leader to take ownership of the finance function, strengthen controls, improve reporting, develop the team and provide commercial challenge to the wider business.
You’ll report directly to the CEO and act as the senior finance lead across the business, partnering with operational leaders. This is a hands-on role – you’ll be close to the detail on management accounts and cashflow, but you’ll also be the person the operational teams turn to when they need financial input on projects, tenders, and commercial decisions.
We’re looking for someone who can combine strong technical accounting with genuine people management, and who isn’t afraid to challenge the business where the numbers don’t stack up.
What you’ll be doing & overseeing & reviewing
Financial reporting & control
Review monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary that actually means something to non-finance people
Own balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and journals
Review P&L performance and flag risks and opportunities early
Maintain and improve financial controls across the business
Manage and run our stock control processes
Cashflow & working capital
Run cashflow forecasting and keep it current
Stay on top of aged debtors and drive cash collection
Manage supplier payments and payment runs
Give the CEO and senior team a reliable picture of cash and working capital at all times
People management
Lead and develop the finance team (three people) – set priorities, review work, and invest in their development
Be the main point of contact for finance across the business
Build a team culture where standards are high and people are supported
Project & Commercial Finance
Work closely with project managers to track project profitability and margins across all divisions
Provide financial oversight on live projects and flag issues before they become problems
Support tenders and commercial decisions with robust financial analysis
Systems & Process Improvement
Drive finance automation – reduce manual work and improve the speed and accuracy of reporting
Improve / Redesign processes, controls, and how data is used to support decisions
Compliance & Audit
Oversee VAT returns, CIS, payroll, and statutory reporting
Lead the year-end audit and manage the relationship with external auditors
Keep us compliant with all financial and regulatory requirements
What We’re Looking For
Essential
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Proven experience in a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or number one finance role in a project-based SME
Project accounting experience – this is non-negotiable given the nature of our work
Experience with construction industry VAT and CIS requirements
Proven people manager who can get the best out of a small team
Strong track record in finance automation and process improvement
Experience working alongside project managers and integrating finance into operational workflows
Advanced Excel skills and sharp attention to detail
Desirable
Experience with Xero and/or Commusoft
Background in renewable energy or a similar project-based sector
Experience in a growing SME environment
Why Joju?
We’re a growing business in a sector that isn’t slowing down. The finance function matters here – it’s not a back-office afterthought. You’ll work directly with the CEO and the operational teams, and you’ll have genuine influence over how the business runs. If you want a role where you can shape things rather than just report on them, this is it.
Package
£70,000 – £80,000 depending on experience
Standard pension scheme
25 days holiday, increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 28, plus bank holidays
Career development support
