Finance Director

🕒 May 8

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Biffa

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1912

⚡ Energy

Energy • Environment

Biffa is a leading waste management company in the UK, dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources and fostering sustainable communities. With over 100 years of experience, Biffa provides comprehensive waste management solutions including waste prevention, recycling, and recovery processes. The company is deeply committed to the circular economy and plays a pivotal role in the UK's efforts to tackle climate change. Offering services to small, medium, and large businesses as well as local authorities, Biffa focuses on reducing emissions, enhancing recycling efforts, and innovating for environmental sustainability. Biffa also partners with various organizations and institutions to address significant challenges in waste management.

📋 Description

• Lead full financial oversight of the Municipal Services Division, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis • Ensure strong financial governance, compliance, and risk management across all contracts and operations • Drive commercial performance, contract profitability, and operational efficiency • Partner with operational, commercial, and corporate teams to support strategic decision-making • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team across a complex, multi-site environment • Engage with key external stakeholders, including local authorities, regulators, and financial institutions • Support audits and ensure adherence to all regulatory and contractual requirements • Contribute to business strategy by aligning financial objectives with organisational goals • Play a key role in major contract bids, mobilisation, and transformation initiatives • Ownership of annual budgets aligned to a 5-year strategic planning cycle • Lead quarterly reforecasting and in-year financial performance reviews

🎯 Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) with 10+ years PQE • Senior finance leadership experience within sectors such as: • Waste management • Environmental services • Infrastructure or utilities • Outsourced public services • Industrial / operational environments • Strong experience managing PFI/PPP or long-term service contracts • Proven involvement in large-scale contract bids and commercial negotiations • Deep understanding of municipal waste, recycling, and treatment operations • Experience leading sizeable finance teams across multi-site operations