External Reporting Manager

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom UK Power Networks Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled External Reporting and Compliance Manager to join our Finance team at UK Power Networks. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading compliance and best practice in respect of external reporting, accounting standards, and governance across the Group.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the statutory reporting/annual reporting process.
  • Manage the relationship with the external auditor and the external audit process.
  • Meaningfully contribute to the design and execution of the tendering for audit services, and prepare the business for a smooth transition of external auditor.
  • Prepare accounting papers to support and report on technical accounting and governance matters (internal and external including Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee and Board).
  • Partner with the wider business to provide advice relating to financial accounting matters in respect of commercial developments and changes in the business.
  • Provide technical accounting leadership on IFRS/FRS 102 to ensure compliance and best practice across the Group.
  • Lead projects to review and improve existing accounting practices and related processes.
  • Remain current on and lead response to any changes in regulatory requirements, including accounting standards, financial reporting, and related governance and controls. Including amendments to FRS 102.
  • Coordinate improvements across the Group in respect of ESG, Climate, and Sustainability reporting and disclosures.
  • Prepare and provide briefing updates to the CFO and CEO in respect of certain matters, including technical accounting, regulatory changes, and the external audit process.
  • Support key financial processes such as month-end close and reporting, and Budgeting and Forecasting, as may be required.
  • Manage the submission of Environmental and Sustainability information to shareholders – coordinating with the business.
  • Contribute to the improvement in the efficiency and automation of key financial processes relating to financial reporting and compliance.
  • Support wider finance and business teams such as Tax, Treasury, Commercial Services, and Strategy and Regulation.
  • To participate in ad hoc projects such as mergers and acquisitions.
About UK Power Networks

UK Power Networks is a distribution network operator for electricity covering South East England, the East of England, and London, serving 8.5 million domestic homes and businesses, and some 20 million customers. We operate three networks which distribute electricity using more than 170,000km of underground cables and overhead lines, and more than 130,000 substations.

We employ approximately 6,000 people, and our primary role is to ensure the infrastructure that brings power to homes, businesses, hospitals, schools, and other public services delivers reliable, safe, and sustainable electricity to customers.

We are regulated by the Office of the Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem). Revenues are c.£2 billion per annum with a regulated asset base of £9 billion.

Since 2010, we have undergone a phenomenal transformation. From being the laggard in the distribution sector, we are now widely regarded as the leading electricity distribution company in Great Britain. Since 2010, we have:

  • Dramatically reduced lost time injuries by 90% making us the safest DNO.
  • Reduced power cuts by 59% making us the most reliable group of networks.
  • Delivered customer satisfaction levels at 94% and are the only utility recognised in the UK Institute of Customer Service's Top 10 rankings, beating household names like Amazon, John Lewis, and Apple.
  • Connected enough renewable energy to power more than 3.5 million homes.
  • Made a commitment to decarbonization and enabling the net-zero challenge. We were the first electricity distribution company to commit to verified science-based targets.
  • Repeatedly been named Utility of the Year and a Top 25 Best Big Company to Work For. We are among just 5% of companies in the world awarded Investors in People's highest status - Platinum.

We are a progressive company with a clear vision, dedicated and focused people, underpinned by a strong performance-driven culture.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package, including a car cash allowance, medical insurance, and a bonus of 10%. This role can also offer blended working after a probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote.

We also provide the following additional benefits:

  • 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
  • Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%).
  • Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme.
  • Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme.
  • Season ticket loan.
  • Occupational Health support.
  • Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products.
  • Discounted access to sports and social clubs.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
Requirements

We are looking for a qualified accountant with extensive post-qualification experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). You should have strong academics, educated to degree level or equivalent, and demonstrable deep technical accounting knowledge, IFRS, and/or FRS 102.

You should have proven experience in the application and rollout/transition of accounting standards, significant experience in the preparation or implementation of Annual Reports for large or listed UK entities, and knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to UK Annual Reports, including corporate governance, companies act.

You should also have experience of preparing technical and governance papers, for internal management and Audit Committee/Board, strong project management skills, and specific knowledge or experience of sustainability reporting requirements (such as TCFD) would be advantageous but is not required.

A strong interest in this area would be a definite plus, and knowledge or experience of the energy sector, regulated sector, or similar would be beneficial.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled individual who is able to communicate effectively and articulate a position to senior management, including the CFO and CEO. You should be able to work independently and proactively on your own initiative, and have the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

You should have an established track record of being able to project manage, and be able to evidence success at initiating and delivering projects with multiple stakeholders to deadlines. You should also have excellent business writing skills – be able to contribute key content fit for external publication.

Able to work productively with partners inside and outside of finance to deliver outputs, and a professional who demonstrates a leadership approach, moves others to action by planning, motivating, organising, and controlling work being done.

Offer a high level of commitment, and help develop other less experienced members of staff through coaching/feedback. Ability to work well as part of a team.

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