Our Business Support teams deliver the vital services to ensure the continued success of our business divisions. These services include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every person in every team is contributing the lasting impact our Team makes. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. Reporting to the Finance Director (Technology), the Head of Finance (TiS/Wireless) will act as the key interface between the Projects and Commercial teams and the Finance function during a period of significant growth and change. This is a hybrid role requiring two days per week at our Warwick HQ, with monthly travel to Stevenage and St Ives. This role is offered on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract basis.
Responsibilities
* Ensure clear, insightful analysis and reporting of Business Unit (BU) performance, including actuals and forecasts
* Partner with the Technology Finance Director and Divisional FP&A team to develop robust business plans
* Drive delivery of BU business plans, identifying risks and opportunities and ensuring appropriate actions are in place
* Provide high-quality financial analysis (including matrix reporting for operational ownership) to support effective decision‑making
* Support the development of the BU's strategic plan and track performance against key objectives
* Foster strong collaboration between Finance, Commercial, and the wider business to ensure financial insights inform decision‑making
* Lead and contribute to cash flow, P&L, and balance sheet forecasting, working closely with stakeholders to monitor and improve performance
* Oversee contract review processes and financial controls, ensuring accurate reporting, robust scrutiny of results, and constructive challenge to the business
* Lead, develop, and manage the team, ensuring effective succession planning and capability development
* Support bid development through financial input, challenge, and review
Qualifications
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
* Experience operating in a Divisional or Group Finance team
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link financial performance to business strategy
* Advanced financial analysis and modelling capability
* Proven experience in business partnering and influencing senior stakeholders
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
* Strong leadership and team development experience
* Robust understanding of financial controls, forecasting, and reporting
Benefits
* 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually; or 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
* Company pension scheme
* A range of family‑friendly policies
* Occupational health support and well‑being portal
* Discounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping with Telent Reward scheme
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