Financial Management and Reporting Lead - UKIFS Ltd.
* Full-time
* Salary: £59,723 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
* Division: UKIFS - Finance and Legal
* Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire and West Burton, Nottinghamshire
* Confirmed Grade: Level 6
* Department: UKIFS - Finance
The UK Government has established UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) Ltd., a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) prototype fusion plant. UKIFS is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing of the STEP prototype.
As an employee of UKIFS, you will benefit from:
* Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
* Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
* Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
* Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
* Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
* A vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.
The Role
The Financial Management and Reporting Lead role is one of the first roles we are hiring in the UKIFS Finance Team to develop the company’s ability to manage annual budgets effectively and provide excellent financial performance reporting to the company.
As the Financial Management lead, you will be responsible for effective financial management across the company, working closely with other finance team colleagues, the programme team, Whole Plant Partners, and other stakeholders in ensuring we maximise use of funding in-year and manage finances effectively.
Key Accountabilities:
Management Insight and Data Structure Management
* Ensure structure of finance data supports effective programme finance control, management and reporting.
* Focus on establishing and continuously improving financial management information.
* Develop and embed a Financial Management information strategy that supports integration of management information across the company.
Management Reporting
* Provide information and advice to senior management on financial forecasts, actuals and risks.
* Lead on production of monthly finance MI packs to management and to finance business partners.
* Drive consistency, simplicity and efficiency in reporting of financial and related performance reporting.
Stakeholder Management
* Build and maintain key relationships with UKIFS finance business partners and UKAEA finance colleagues.
* Work across the wider team to share best practice and strengthen overall finance capability.
Embody a Leadership Mindset
* Embrace and embody our organisation's culture, values, and mission in all aspects of your work.
* Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that aligns with our cultural values.
Minimum Requirements:
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post qualification experience in a senior role.
* Experience of working with and advising programme leadership teams on complex financial matters.
As part of your application, please submit your CV, supported with a Covering Letter detailing your relative knowledge and experience for the role.
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