Smart DCC believes in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. We’re a relatively young company, with a very mature assignment. What we do will enable innovators to provide smart solutions for the future. It’s never been done anywhere in the world. We’re definitely game-changers in that respect. It’s an exciting time to join our business. Our universal, secure network will be in 30 million homes and businesses. That’ll make it the largest network in Britain. Our business has evolved as quickly as it’s grown. The scope of what we do and what’s in our roadmap is much further reaching than what Smart DCC was originally established to deliver. Our people mission is to motivate individuals to be the best they can be. In turn, producing the best talent that make DCC a high performing business and a great place to work. We’re good at what we do, but we’re not perfect. We don’t always get things right, but when that is the case, we fail fast. We fix the problem, learn how to be better moving forward and get on with it. We value all of our people and celebrate our diversity. We operate within a culture of mutual respect, ensuring everyone feels included. We need people who are both innovative and professional by default. We need people who push themselves to be the best, always. If you want to grow a business that is fast paced, and you thrive in an environment of change, then Smart DCC is the place for you. For more information on the role of DCC, please visit. Role DCC Licence was awarded in 2013 with the initial 12-year period due to be extended to September 2027. This is an important time for the organisation to think about its role in the coming years and how it can support the future delivery and operation of the smart metering network. The energy industry has already made a significant investment in the DCC platform, creating a unique and secure network that will reach every home in Great Britain, and the DCC will continue to play a key role in the delivery of Government’s Net Zero agenda. DCC is maturing its approach to performance reporting and business planning, utilising best practice to evolve into an organisation which is better governed, more structured and has defined planning and performance management processes and reviews to drive business accuracy. This role will report to the Head of FP&A and Business Planning and will be pivotal to the transformation of FP&A and will have an FP&A Senior Analyst and FP&A Analyst reporting in. The role will lead the approach and manage the process for the production and reporting of monthly management reports to ExCo, Board and other internal stakeholders; drive the cost efficiency programme, tracking and reporting; own the cashflow forecast to ensure DCC maintains the right level of cash to meets its obligations; and support the budgeting and forecasting processes. In addition, you will work closely with the senior management team and senior stakeholders to deliver high quality analysis around business performance. It will work alongside the Finance Business Partners to provide relevant reporting schedules which will assist with insightful commentary around performance and create value-add insight to action. Key Accountabilities Deliver accurate and consistent month-end/year-end management reporting for DCC Executive Committee, Board and its sub-divisions and to support the Finance Business Partners to drive insightful commentary on performance and create value-add insight to action. Manage the framework for reviewing performance against plans, working with functions to identify corrective action and amend plans as required. Partnering with Finance Business Partners to communicate a clear and coherent story on business plan drivers, performance and actions to ExCo team and the DCC Board as required, including developing and building presentation decks / papers. Drive to ambition to move towards business-wide self-serve reporting on business performance. Lead the production of the forecast that feeds into the quarterly Charging Statement and Indicative Budgets that are presented to customers through the Quarterly Finance Forum. Manage the monthly cashflow reporting and forecasting process in alignment with Charging Statement and Indicative Budget requirements. Manage the framework, tracking and reporting of the cost efficiency programme across Smart DCC to ensure accurate, completeness and overall narrative understood. Lead on the Corporate Objectives setting, tracking and reporting, ensuring that objectives are aligned to the strategy. This will include working with senior stakeholders across the business on a regular basis. Continue to drive improvement in financial processes, business analysis and reporting Identify improvements to the current reporting system and work closely with Head of Finance Transformation to effect change. Ownership of the annual commercial finance timetable, clear communication. Leverage and implement technology to empower the business through effective reporting on Power Applications and enabling the business through self-service tools. Line management and development responsibilities for the team. Other ad hoc requirements as required. Skills, Experiences & Behaviours - Essential CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent. Confident to work and manage key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation to drive the right outcomes for the future. Experience of engaging and influencing at Executive level. Strong communicator and team member, who is pro-active and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Extensive experience of FP&A and performance reporting processes and working in complex, matrix-management or multi-programme environments. Successful track record of leading FP&A processes, challenging key stakeholders, driving outcomes and implementing change to improve financial processes. Excellent written, data analytics, organisational skills, and attention to detail. Ability to make the ‘complex’ simple. Highly organised, self-motivated and able to manage and prioritise multiple competing requirements. Knowledge and experience of working with a variety of business planning, FP&A and reporting technologies. Excellent use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint; and knowledge of Power BI reporting tools desirable. SAP FPT knowledge and the ability t