Salary Competitive
London or Manchester Hybrid working model, 2 days a week office based, 3 days remote)
Competitive Salary plus performance related bonus
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior FP&A Manager who will report to the Head of FP&A and Business Planning. This role 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 meet 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. You will work alongside the Finance Business Partners to provide relevant reporting schedules that assist with insightful commentary around performance and create value-add insight to action.
What will you be doing?
* Deliver accurate and consistent month-end/year-end management reporting for DCC Executive Committee, Board, and its sub-divisions, supporting 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.
* Partner 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 the 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 accuracy, 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 the Head of Finance Transformation to effect change.
* Ownership of the annual commercial finance timetable, ensuring 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 needed.
What are we looking for?
* 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 proactive 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; knowledge of Power BI reporting tools desirable.
* SAP FPT knowledge and the ability to create and develop reports.
About the DCC:
At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow, or building the career you want – we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.
Company benefits:
The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy, and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.
If there are any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Stephanie.Owen@peregrineresourcing.com or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress.
Join the DCC and discover the power of you.
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As a Disability Confident member, DCC is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, need a copy of this job advert in an alternative format, or have any other questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Stephanie.Owen@peregrineresourcing.com.
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