Description:
Developing an understanding of how the business operates will be key to this role and it will therefore be important to work closely with the other members of the finance team as well as business team colleagues.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
- Month end reporting – Prepare, coordinate, and lead the month end close process for areas of responsibility to inform senior management within the business and finance of the financial position.
- Budgeting and forecasting – Prepare the annual budget and forecast updates for areas of responsibility. Lead on the preparation of cash flow forecasting for the business unit. Provide financial insight and challenge as necessary to ensure forecasts are accurate and realistic.
- Controls and compliance – Assist with the implementation and operation of finance controls and controls testing for areas of responsibility. Act as key contact for external audit during the half year and year end including completion of statutory and group returns.
- Project work – Provide support on project related activities at business unit level including the implementation of Finance Transformation projects and providing advice on the correct accounting treatment for new activities.
- Cost management – Engage with stakeholders to understand the Energy Markets business, translate this into key financials to support decision making, and challenge the cost base including where future value might exist.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Experience operating in a finance role within an intensive business, with experience of and knowledge of a complex environment.
- Ability to make decisions and recommendations while maintaining independence and professionalism at all times.
- Overall, the candidate will need to be pro-active, curious, and diligent in their approach and be willing to undertake challenging tasks which take them out of their 'comfort zone'.
- Strong knowledge of Accounting Standards and how these apply to the Energy Markets business.
- Appropriate Accounting qualification (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with PQE in an equivalent role.