Chief Operating Officer

2 days ago


United Kingdom Sanderson Government & Defence Full time

The COO is a critical leadership role and, along with the Chief Executive and other Executive Committee colleagues, will have responsibility for leading ATE and its people, performance, and overall budget (approx. £Specifically, this role will be accountable for financial oversight, operational excellence and corporate governance and will oversee ATE's corporate functions, including Finance, Performance, Risk & Assurance, Communications & Estates and Programme Management Office.
Serve as the principal advisor to the CEO on financial matters. Lead corporate services, driving efficiency and effectiveness across Finance, Governance, People, Communications, Commercial and performance. Uphold and oversee appropriate governance arrangements and internal controls, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial standards.
Manage ATE's day-to-day budget (c£250m) and ensure robust financial systems are in place.
Proven people leadership skills, with experience of setting the direction of an organisation, building and leading high performing teams, and with a strong background in effective governance, decision-making, internal control, and risk management.
Proven leader in formulating, developing, and executing corporate strategy, with expertise in analysing the strategic economic and political landscape to translate complex objectives into actionable plans that drive long-term success.
Strong experience of managing operational services at pace with an ability to work with stakeholders to make connections between policy intent and real-world situations.
Experience of managing large budgets including forecasting, monitoring spend and delivering value for money.
Excellent communicator with the ability to challenge and change the way things have been done in the past, take managed risks and drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Awareness of project and programme management tools and techniques to deliver desired outcomes.
A finance qualification (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent) and/or HR qualification (CIPD or equivalent) is preferred but not required.



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