Global Head of Finance

Who are GridBeyond? 

At GridBeyond, we envision a future where we work hand in hand with our customers to unearth the full potential of energy assets, crafting sustainability, resilience, and affordability to steer the course towards a zero-carbon future. Our technology unlocks the potential of every connected asset, from utility-scale renewable generation and battery storage to industrial loads. By intelligently dispatching flexibility into the right market at the right time, asset owners and energy consumers can unlock new revenues and savings, enhance resilience, manage price volatility, and support the transition to a net zero future. 

How do GridBeyond do this?

We do this by living our Mission, leveraging AI to innovate and collaborate with our customers creating optimal value from renewable energy generation, demand and storage to deliver a zero-carbon future.

What’s the business and culture like?

Over the last two years, we have doubled the amount of people that work with us and expanded our business operations over an international landscape.  With people working in Ireland, UK, US, Japan and Australia-we are company that understands the importance of connection and thrive on the purpose of our work. We are proud to contribute to a greener, cleaner world for everyone to live in.

What’s this role about?

As the Global Head of Finance at GridBeyond, you will be responsible for steering the Group’s financial strategy, planning, and operations to support our goal of advancing sustainable energy. Your duties will include overseeing financial planning, reporting, compliance, and risk management across all regions, ensuring the company's financial stability and strategic expansion. This position calls for an experienced finance professional with deep knowledge of the energy industry, an innovative mindset, and the capability to thrive in a dynamic, global organisation.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proactive approach, adaptable and resilient in a fast-changing environment, passionate about sustainable energy and aligned with GridBeyond’s mission, and committed to maintaining high ethical standards and integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Strategy:

• Develop and execute the global financial strategy aligned with GridBeyond’s business objectives.
• Develop and supervise creation of complex financial models, valuation analysis, investment memos, board materials and other presentations.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership to support decision-making and growth initiatives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Lead Group tax planning and structuring initiatives.

Financial Operations & Reporting:

• Supervise and control the process flow, from the structuring of an analytical accounting and reporting model to the budgeting and monitoring company performance including the production and evolution of KPI reporting packs, as well as supporting the corporate strategy.
• Oversee a team to ensure monthly financial reporting accuracy and compliance in line with international standards, local regulations and shareholder requirements.
• Prepare the annual budget through strong relationships with business leaders.
• Manage financial controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely completion of consolidated and statutory financial statements.
• Manage monthly KPI reporting and presentation to board members.

Regional & Global Coordination:

• Collaborate with regional finance teams to ensure consistent financial practices and compliance.
• Support expansion into new markets with financial due diligence and planning.
• Monitor and optimise global cash flow, working capital, and funding strategies.
• Responsibility for Finance systems and evolution of same.

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify and mitigate financial risks, including currency, credit, and operational and tax risks.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions.
• Implement effective internal controls and governance frameworks.
• Compliance responsibility with all external financial, tax and regulatory bodies, ensuring the company is fully compliant with all relevant laws, accounting standards and filing requirements.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability.
• Communicate financial results and strategies clearly to stakeholders, including investors, partners, and board members.
• Support fundraising, investor relations, and strategic partnerships.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Big 4 trained with strong academic credentials. Expertise in IFRS and consolidated accounts.
• Proven experience as a senior finance leader, ideally as Head of Finance in the energy, technology, or cleantech sectors.
• Strong technical accounting skills, and modelling skills.
• Demonstrated success in managing global finance functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Expertise in legal, tax and corporate matters.
• Analytical and able to synthesize complex or diverse information, with a high degree of personal accountability.
• Organized, energetic and self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative
• Experience in leading and managing a team with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in scaling companies and managing cross-border financial activities.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• High proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PPT etc.. to produce presentations and reports to a professional standard for board level reporting.
• Exposure to the energy sector, international smart grid markets and expertise in flexibility would be preferable though not essential.
• Commercial aptitude, with experience contributing to business strategy by identifying and pursuing market opportunities.

What behaviors are rewarded at GridBeyond?

• Customer Obsession- We keep our customers at the forefront of every decision we make.
• Relentless- We push beyond boundaries, overcome obstacles. We refuse to give up and will never settle for less than world class.
• Integrity - We are committed to conducting ourselves with honesty, ethics, and transparency. We foster trust and respect with our colleagues, customers and partners.
• Agility- We value agility and the willingness to embrace new ideas and technologies.
• Collaboration- We foster a culture of cooperation, communication, and shared knowledge.

What We Offer:

• Excellent salary commensurate to experience
• Performance based annual bonus
• Pension with generous employer contribution
• Healthcare package
• Hybrid working plan; 3 days in office, 2 days at home
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment committed to sustainability and innovation.
• Flexible leave policies including Take Ten and Top Up Time.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Access to paid learning.  

This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the global energy landscape through strategic financial leadership at a pioneering company.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovative energy solutions and a sustainable future. Apply now to contribute to cutting-edge projects in global energy markets and smart grid technologies.