Finance Director

Overview

Finance Director role for Share Energy in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Published on: 12 February 2026. Type: Permanent. Industry: Utilities. Location: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Description

Share Energy is the newest electricity supplier in the Northern Ireland market, created to deliver transparency, customer focus and service quality. With a mission to disrupt current market thinking and redefine customer experience, the business has rapidly established itself as a credible and fast-scaling alternative in a traditionally closed market.

As Share Energy prepares for its next phase of expansion across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain, the Finance Director will play a transformative role in building, scaling and securing the financial, commercial and operational foundations that underpin sustainable growth.

Working closely with the CEO and wider leadership team, the role holder will embed robust governance, provide clear strategic financial insight, and ensure strong cash discipline, forecasting accuracy and operational control.

This is a hands-on, visible leadership role suited to a strategic thinker who reflects Share Energy's challenger mindset. The successful candidate will combine commercial acumen, pace, integrity and the ability to operate effectively in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Significanth experience operating as a senior member of a finance team, contributing to both strategic and operational decision-making. Background in high-growth or scale-up environment, with a track record of building or strengthening finance functions and designing scalable processes, systems and controls. Strong capability in cashflow forecasting, working capital optimisation and long-term financial planning. Proven experience producing clear, accurate financial reporting, board packs and commercial insights for senior stakeholders, with the ability to interpret data to drive operational and strategic decisions. Experience partnering with trading, pricing or commercial teams, and interpreting the financial impact of hedging, market movements and commercial strategy. Strong relationship management experience with banks, auditors, regulators or compliance bodies. Hands-on leadership experience in environments where processes, governance and structures must be built, improved or professionalised.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Significant experience operating as a senior member of a finance team, contributing to both strategic and operational decision-making.
• Background in high-growth or scale-up environment, with a track record of building or strengthening finance functions and designing scalable processes, systems and controls.
• Strong capability in cashflow forecasting, working capital optimisation and long-term financial planning.
• Proven experience producing clear, accurate financial reporting, board packs and commercial insights for senior stakeholders, with the ability to interpret data to drive operational and strategic decisions.
• Experience partnering with trading, pricing or commercial teams, and interpreting the financial impact of hedging, market movements and commercial strategy.
• Strong relationship management experience with banks, auditors, regulators or compliance bodies.
• Hands-on leadership experience in environments where processes, governance and structures must be built, improved or professionalised.

Apply

If you are energised by the opportunity to join a rapidly scaling market disruptor and play a defining role in shaping its financial and commercial future, please contact Michael Beattie on - 4C Executive Placement or submit your CV to apply.

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