Financial Management and Reporting Lead - UKIFS Ltd.
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 the STEP prototype.
As an employee of UKIFS, you will benefit from:
* Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
* Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a relocation allowance (if eligible).
* Flexible working options including family-friendly policies.
* 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.
* Wide range of career development opportunities.
* A vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive.
Job Description
The salary for this role is £59,723, and onsite working is expected for 3 days each week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.
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.
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.
You will ensure excellence in corporate reporting, driving operational efficiency, strengthening controls, and planning of expenditure.
Key Accountabilities:
* Management Insight and Data Structure management
o Ensure structure of finance data supports effective programme finance control, management and reporting.
o Focus on establishing and continuously improving financial management information.
o Develop and embed a Financial Management information strategy.
* Management Reporting
o Provide information and advice to senior management.
o Lead on production of monthly finance MI packs.
o Drive consistency, simplicity and efficiency in reporting.
* Stakeholder Management
o Build and maintain key relationships with UKIFS finance business partners.
o Work across the wider team to share best practice.
* Embody a Leadership Mindset
o Embrace and embody our organisation's culture, values, and mission.
o Foster a positive and inclusive team environment.
Qualifications
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post qualification experience.
* Experience of working with and advising programme leadership teams.
* Excellent financial skills gained in a complex organisation.
* Extensive experience in financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
Additional Information
As part of your application, please submit your CV and a Covering Letter.
We welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission.
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