Finance Director

1 month ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Full time
About the Role

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Director to join its leadership team. As a pivotal member of the team, you will be responsible for leading the set up of the organisation's finance function, implementing Great British Energy's funding models, investment, control environment, and advancing the company's programme of activity while maximising value for consumers and taxpayers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with the Interim CEO and DESNZ Director of Finance and their team to establish and lead a high-performing finance function.
  • As part of the Great British Energy leadership team, shape the development of the company's strategy, culture, values, and operating model.
  • Set direction for the financial clarity to Great British Energy's programme of working, through developing funding models and assessment of financial risks and opportunities, to support sound decision-making.
  • Act as a key advisor to the Chair, Board, CEO, and the leadership team on finance matters. Deliver expert opinion, impartial robust advice, and support on all finance-related issues in line with expectations of a publicly owned organisation. A close working relationship with Department of Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) will be essential.
  • Build and embed the Finance Function operating model, including creating teams, building capability, and developing structures and systems, to provide high-quality financial services and support across all operations in conjunction with the DESNZ finance team.
  • Setting the framework and monitor performance against financial targets in line with shareholder expectations and Great British Energy's strategic objectives and business plan, including returns generated, efficiency, value for money, and value for taxpayers, billpayers, and communities.
  • Build resilient financial controls and systems, including financial risk management, to support Great British Energy maintain a positive upward trajectory through managing the public funding environment.
  • Lead and maintain effective oversight of provision of services by third-party suppliers relating to Financial services.
Person Specification

Skills, experience, and qualifications (Essential) - It is essential that you provide evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the following:

  • A proven track record of successful senior leadership of a Finance function in a highly capitalised, fast-paced, and changing organisation, ideally within the energy sector or a related industry. The ability to contribute effectively as part of a senior executive leadership team that provides organisational leadership, direction, and strategic focus.
  • Provides excellent advice at pace to secure effective delivery and value for money, including where delivery is through corporate finance structures eg JV, equity, loan. Whilst a good understanding of corporate finance instruments (equity, loans etc) is essential, the investment function will be separate from the finance function, and you will collaborate with them.
  • Creates a positive control environment, ensuring funds are used as intended by owners (shareholders / Government depending on your background), and that internal and external financial reporting meets high standards.
  • Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships and strategic partnerships with maturity, gravitas, and presence with high levels of emotional intelligence.
  • Passionate about the Company and its policy objectives to deliver clean energy, drive economic growth, create UK jobs and supply chains, and provide value for the UK taxpayer. Whilst demonstrating a passion for creating societal impact and value.
  • Ability to lead and operate in a challenging environment with a high degree of public scrutiny, demonstrable experience in responding effectively to rapid change and re-balancing priorities, to maximise value for money.

Qualifications

  • A full financial qualification (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent)

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