Great British Energy is looking for a Head of Finance to join our GBE Local Directorate Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop GBE’s annual budget and in-year forecasts, and work with CFO and Director of Strategy on multi-year business planProvide high‑quality financial reporting and insight to the Executive Team, Board and Committees to support decision‑makingCreate a positive control environment, developing a mature organisational approach to risk and a robust approach to counter fraud, anti-bribery and anti-corruption within the organisationEnsure compliance with Managing Public Money, and own key finance policies including delegations, expenditure approval, accounting policies and financial proceduresSupport the development and review of investment papers and business cases, including financial modelling, affordability, value‑for‑money and accounting implicationsEnsure effective monthly close and control routines, including reconciliations, balance‑sheet substantiation and management reviewAdvise on the accounting treatment of transactions under IFRS and the FReM, including classification, measurement and disclosurePrepare or oversee inputs into GBE’s Annual Report and Accounts, including primary statements, notes and supporting working papersEnsure compliance with Companies Act, public sector reporting and shareholder reporting requirements, including disclosures relating to governance, remuneration and financial instrumentsShape and start to build the company’s financial operating model including systems, processes and structuresBuild and lead a high‑performing finance team, setting clear objectives, developing capability and embedding a culture of accountability and professionalismQualifications and ExperienceA full financial qualification (CCAB, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within the public sector with expert knowledge of central government public finance management principles, Managing Public Money, and the role of the Accounting OfficersExpertise in building and developing finance functions, teams, and systems, including shared servicesExcellent advisory skills, capable of providing robust, impartial advice to senior stakeholders at paceDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced and changing organisationExperienced in creating a positive control environment, ensuring funds are used as intended and that internal and external financial reporting meets high standardsExperience in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial modellingKnowledge of working across various financial domains i.e. (Financial Control, FP&A, etc)Experience of investments related projectsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsHigh attention to detail combined with a strategic mindsetPersonal QualitiesTakes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructivelyFocuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impactWorks collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationshipsProactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of workingResilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment
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