Job Title: Financial Controller Location: Bathgate, West Lothian– remote and flexible working Contract: Permanent, Full time Salary: £70,000 – 85,000 + benefits&options   AJ Connect is delighted to partner with Invinity Energy Systems to appoint a Financial Controller for a newly created, high-impact role.    Reporting to the VP Finance, you’ll lead a skilled team of four and take charge of IFRS-compliant financial reporting, internal controls, and auditprocesses across Invinity’s global operations.    This is a fantastic opportunity to join a PE-funded business during a rapid growth phase. You’ll ensure AIM listing and regulatory compliance, oversee multi-entity consolidation across the UK, Canada, and the US, and play a pivotal role in shaping the finance function to support global expansion.    About Invinity: Invinity Energy Systems was created through the 2020 merger of two leading flow battery providers: redT energy and Avalon Battery. Together, we’ve built a company that is at the forefront of the global energy transition.    redT energy With deep expertise in sophisticated project development and energy analysis, UK-based redT energy grew from a small research project into one of the world’s leading flow battery companies.    Avalon Battery Known for its engineering-driven approach, Avalon Battery wasthe first to ship vanadium flow batteries in a 100% complete turn-key configuration with proven performance in the field.    Today Invinity manufactures for and services a global customer base from our offices and facilities around the world including London, San Francisco, Vancouver, Bathgate,Suzhou and Melbourne.    Invinity’s utility-grade energy storage has been deployed at commercial, industrial, and grid-scale sites around the world. We are publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange.    Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Financial Reporting and Compliance elements of the accounting function, ensuring adherence to IFRS, established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Oversee the monthly closing process in a key location, including the preparation and review of financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and income statement analysis.Oversee and review the preparation of the consolidated and statutory financial statements. Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures in compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. Monitor changes in accounting regulations and assess their impact on the organisation's financial reporting processes. Work with FP&A to help prepare and present insightful analysis of financial statements, highlighting key trends, performance metrics, and areas for improvement. Principle manager of relationship with external auditors, tax service providers, external banking and insurance firms co-ordinating activity and ensuring the provision of requested information by all agreed deadlines for areas of responsibility Coordinate and collaborate with external auditors for annual audits, providing necessary documentation and support. Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting processes. Assist in the development and implementation of internal controls to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance. Evaluate and provide regular feedback, direction and guidance to team members on financial reporting processes, policies, and compliance matters. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely consolidation of financial data across our entities that includes the UK, Canada, and the US. Through business partnering, provide context, analysis and technical advice on significant transactions within the business to optimise the structure and execution   Skills&Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent is required. Financial reporting experience within a public company is required, preference for experience with the AIM or LSE. Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial reporting, that preferably includes leading the month-end closing processes and policy compliance. Strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Proven experience in managing teams and driving process improvements. Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting software. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience writing accounting technical memorandum. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Advanced knowledge of internal controls and compliance best practices. Possess a relentless drive for continuous improvement driven through cultural, operating and governance initiatives.   How to apply: If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or know of someone in your wider network that may fit the bill, please get in touch and one of the AJ Connect Team will be delighted to