As our Programme Finance Manager, you will join our finance leadership team and lead functional support for the National Timing Centre 2 programme. You will also take a strategic role as the senior business partner, supporting our Project Management Office, Partnership department, and Science and Engineering departments.
The National Timing Centre Delivery Programme (NTCDP) is the UK's first nationally distributed time infrastructure, providing trusted and assured time and frequency distribution across the UK, reducing reliance on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like GPS. This initiative enhances the resilience of critical national infrastructure, including energy grids, telecommunications (5G/6G), and financial systems.
By establishing a secure, reliable, and nationally distributed time infrastructure, NTCDP boosts the UK's competitiveness in global trade and manufacturing, ensuring the consistency and recognition of measurement units and standards worldwide.
What you'll be doing:
* Leading the finance team’s support to the NTC 2 programme across business planning, management accounting, and capital procurement, coordinating efforts to ensure effective support.
* Ensuring NTC 2 complies with government financial standards, including managing counter-fraud risks.
* Managing relationships with internal stakeholders, the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT), suppliers, and customers.
* Building and maintaining relationships to support NPL's delivery, reputation, and sustainability.
* Collaborating with leadership to ensure effective teamwork across the organization.
* Acting as an agent of change through ownership, clear communication, and focus on benefits realization, adapting support as the programme evolves.
About You
What you can bring to the role:
* Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
* Experience leading finance support for major projects.
* Stakeholder management skills at all levels, internal and external.
* Ability to work independently, set priorities, and collaborate with a support team.
* Leadership and influencing skills to manage conflicting priorities.
Note: Due to security requirements, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance, and an SC clearance with no restrictions is preferred or the ability to obtain it.
Applications are reviewed continuously, and the closing date may be advanced. We encourage prompt applications.
About Us
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence in measurement science, engineering, and technology, supporting prosperity and quality of life in the UK.
We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities, welcoming applications regardless of background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and minority candidates, guaranteeing interviews under the Disability Confident Scheme for eligible disabled applicants.
We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment, and are committed to employee health and well-being through flexible working and social activities. Our values guide our interactions, development, and recognition of success.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please contact us to discuss any needs.
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