Financial Controller - UK
An exciting opportunity for an experienced professional Financial Controller to join Arise, a leading independent renewable energy developer
Join Arise – A Leading Force in Renewable Energy
To our future collaborators,
Arise offers a dynamic and stimulating role within a knowledge-driven company characterized by an open, non-hierarchical environment and short decision-making paths. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company defined by innovation, progress, and sustainable growth. We strive to be an attractive employer and currently offer benefits such as wellness allowances, team activities, private health insurance, and hybrid working options.
💼 UK Financial Controller
We are looking for an experienced UK Financial Controller to join Arise, one of Sweden’s leading independent renewable energy developers. You will play a key role in managing and developing our UK-based solar and renewable energy projects as our portfolio continues to grow.
🔍 Your Responsibilities
- Full-cycle accounting for ~8 legal entities
- Payroll for 8 employees
- Financial statements and regulatory filings
- Annual audit coordination
- Cash flow and liquidity monitoring
- Monthly financial reporting
- UK banking liaison
- Internal controls and financial governance
- Tax compliance and financial regulation adherence
- Integration of acquired entities
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Supporting M&A due diligence in the UK
- Reporting to HQ in Sweden
- Admin systems management (XLedger, Expensify, Monday.com, TravelPerk)
✅ Your Profile
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and a team player
- Strong communication and structured working style
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in UK financial/accounting roles within international settings
- Detail-oriented and proactive
- Proficient in MS Office and financial reporting
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; ACCA qualification preferred
- Based in South or Midlands England with flexibility for occasional office visits
🎁 What We Offer
- Competitive salary up to £60k (pro-rata for fewer than 5 days)
- Up to 25% annual bonus
- 30 days paid leave (pro-rata) + statutory holidays
- 5% pension contribution
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice scheme
- Private health insurance (Vitality)
- Group life assurance (YuLife)
- Income protection insurance
- Employee assistance program and wellness app access
🌍 About Arise
Arise is a leading independent renewable energy company operating across Sweden, Finland, Norway, the UK, and Ukraine. We manage the full value chain—from exploration and permitting to financing, construction, sales, and long-term management of renewable electricity production. Our growing portfolio exceeds 8,500 MW, including wind, solar, and battery storage projects. We currently manage around 2,000 MW of wind power and own 11 wind farms in southern Sweden. Arise is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and employs around 70 people.
We are committed to equal opportunity and invite applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, identity, or background.
Ready to make a difference? We look forward to receiving your application!
- Department
- Project Development UK
- Role
- Financial controller
- Locations
- Work from home
- Remote status
- Hybrid