This is a senior role reporting into the NWS Finance Controller. The role will build strong relationships to support key stakeholders internally in NWS and colleagues across the wider NDA estate, in addition to leading a team of qualified and part-qualified accountants.
A Senior Finance Manager will support and act as a deputy for the Financial Controller (“FC”) in overseeing the day-to-day accounting functions for NWS and the transformation of the Finance Team.
The Finance Controller is responsible for finance operations, financial control and governance, preparing timely and accurate management accounts, tax compliance, statutory reporting and associated regulatory requirements for all NWS statutory entities. The Finance Controller has three Senior Finance Manager who manage the wider team of 23 accountants.
- Support and lead on initiatives to develop the Finance Control function by automating and improving current controls, processes, systems and embedding a continuous improvement mindset in the team. Continually reduce reporting cycles and improve control while improving efficiency
- To support the FC on implementation of a single ERP system and associated processes for NWS to support the move to a single entity in the next 12 months.
- Lead on the continuous improvements to the single ERP system, embedding improved process procedures into the finance function and build a platform for future growth
- Lead on the monthly management accounts and year-end statutory accounts and balance sheet reconciliations / financial controls for NWS
- Cashflow forecasting, managing cash, costings and creating new cashflow models for funding from the NDA
- Lead on the external audit relationship and build relationship with other external stakeholders as required
- Lead a team that includes qualified, and part qualified supporting their professional and career development
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, statutory and tax requirements
- Keeping up to date with changes in regulations/accounting practices and successfully implement appropriate new initiatives and train the wider finance team
- Work with colleagues across the NDA to share best practice and represent NWS
- Deputise for the Finance Controller as required
- Leading a team of 7-8 plus apprentices and graduates (2-4 per annum)
- Location is flexible, but some travel required to other NDA sites required
- Working flexibly with other senior Finance colleagues across both NWS and the wider NDA Group
- Nuclear Waste Services is a c£250m / 1000 FTE organisation but is expected to grow substantially in the Medium / Long term as the mission progresses. Within Major Capital Projects, the Geological Disposal Facility alone is a £20-£53 billion 100-plus year project which will be one of the biggest infrastructure and environmental protection programmes in the UK.
- Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA / CIPFA or equivalent) with substantial post qualification experience
- Experience in a similar accounting role leading a team responsible for all aspects of Financial Control and accounting
- Public Sector and/or Nuclear / Infrastructure experience would be advantageous
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures (UK GAAP)
- Experience with consolidation of group financial statements
- Experience with reporting of financial performance to parent group
- Experience implementing and optimising ERP systems and delivering on a transformation agenda would be advantageous
Essential
- ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team through change
