Base salary: £54,878 pa to c.£64,562pa depending on skills and experience. In addition, we offer a flexible benefits fund of 20% which is paid on top base salary and is fully pensionable, as well as a range of competitive benefits.
HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. We are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging staff networks and providing personal and professional development opportunities.
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for leading the business planning and forecasting process and delivering consolidated financial performance reporting to senior management and external stakeholders, ensuring a coordinated and holistic approach that links scheduling, procurement, and resourcing requirements.
About the Role
* Lead the development of the annual business plan and budget setting processes within funding caps set by the Spending Review.
* Develop and set clear timetables, guidance, templates and communications for use by the business.
* Critically review and challenge business plans, assessing for affordability, value for money, timing and impact on programme delivery.
* Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders and partner functions (planning, procurement, contract management, HR) to ensure a holistic view of required capabilities and resources.
* Utilise data analytics to provide insightful MI and drive consensus between senior stakeholders.
* Manage and control the budget requirements process.
* Produce key financial management information and reporting as required.
* Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all work, supporting organisational initiatives.
Skills
* Ability to use ERP systems and complex Excel models.
* Ability to deliver value‑adding MI and ensure effective financial controls.
* Stakeholder management skills; engage, communicate and develop consensus internally and externally.
* Prioritise and provide insightful recommendations on allocation of scarce resources.
* Liaise and coordinate with Finance Business Partners to ensure understanding of programme schedule and support requirements.
Knowledge
* Interpret and communicate complex financial issues and secure compliance with Managing Public Money.
* Knowledge of Government accounting requirements (DEL/AME funding) to ensure business plan compliance.
* Understand and advocate for value‑for‑money and impact on programme delivery.
* CCAB qualified accountant.
Experience
* Experience of driving output‑focused, activity‑based budgets and forecasts.
* Leading the process for annual business plan and budget setting within funding caps set by the Spending Review.
* Develop clear timetables, guidance, templates and communication for use by the business.
* Collaborate with key stakeholders and partner functions to secure required capabilities and resources.
HS2 Ltd is a diverse workforce employer committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and a safe working environment. We encourage all applicants regardless of gender, age, race, etc. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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