Head of Finance

About the Role

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 Responsibilities

• Develop GBE’s annual budget and in-year forecasts, and work with CFO and Director of Strategy on multi-year business plan
• Provide high‑quality financial reporting and insight to the Executive Team, Board and Committees to support decision‑making
• Create 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 organisation
• Ensure compliance with Managing Public Money, and own key finance policies including delegations, expenditure approval, accounting policies and financial procedures
• Support the development and review of investment papers and business cases, including financial modelling, affordability, value‑for‑money and accounting implications
• Ensure effective monthly close and control routines, including reconciliations, balance‑sheet substantiation and management review
• Advise on the accounting treatment of transactions under IFRS and the FReM, including classification, measurement and disclosure
• Prepare or oversee inputs into GBE’s Annual Report and Accounts, including primary statements, notes and supporting working papers
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, public sector reporting and shareholder reporting requirements, including disclosures relating to governance, remuneration and financial instruments
• Shape and start to build the company’s financial operating model including systems, processes and structures
• Build and lead a high‑performing finance team, setting clear objectives, developing capability and embedding a culture of accountability and professionalism

Qualifications and ExperienceEssential:

• A 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 Officers
• Expertise in building and developing finance functions, teams, and systems, including shared services
• Excellent advisory skills, capable of providing robust, impartial advice to senior stakeholders at pace
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced and changing organisation
• Experienced in creating a positive control environment, ensuring funds are used as intended and that internal and external financial reporting meets high standards

Desirable:

• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial modelling
• Knowledge of working across various financial domains i.e. (Financial Control, FP&A, etc)
• Experience of investments related projects
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• High attention to detail combined with a strategic mindset

Personal Qualities

• Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively
• Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact
• Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships
• Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working
• Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment