Head of Group Technical Accounting

Eames is partnering with a leading global renewable energy company undergoing a large-scale Finance transformation. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this senior, high-visibility role owns technical accounting across international entities (UK, Europe, US, Australia).

While currently a standalone position, you will have a clear roadmap to build out and lead a dedicated technical accounting team as the business continues its expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Accounting Strategy: Act as the Group’s senior technical accounting authority, setting the standard for accounting quality and consistency across global entities.
• Leadership: Identify opportunities to build out the technical accounting function over time, contributing to team design and resourcing plans as the Group grows
• Commercial & Deal Advisory: Partner with Trading, Origination, and Legal from deal inception to structure complex transactions, assess accounting impacts, and draft technical papers for leadership and the Board.
• Policy & M&A Integration: Build and embed the Group Accounting Manual within 12 months. Lead the technical integration of recent and future acquisitions (IFRS 3) and support group restructurings.
• Compliance & Reporting: Lead on new IFRS implementation, statutory accounts preparation, and complex financial instrument accounting (IFRS 9 & 13).
• Audit Lead: Serve as the primary technical contact for external auditors, defending complex policy positions and ensuring smooth sign-offs.

Person Requirements

• Qualification: ACA (or equivalent) from Big 4 with 5–7 years’ PQE.
• Experience: Track record operating as a senior technical accounting authority within energy, utilities, or commodity trading environments.
• Technical Expertise: Deep practical knowledge of IFRS 9 (derivatives/hedging), IFRS 13 (fair value hierarchy), and IFRS 3 (M&A/PPA).
• Commercial Mindset: Proven ability to embed within deal teams, advise on live transactions, and translate complex technical standards for non-finance stakeholders.

What’s on Offer

• 10% non-contributory pension, private healthcare, 25 days leave
• Hybrid working (2–3 days/week in City of London)
• Clear path to build and lead your own team

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