Head of Finance

Reporting to: CFO

About The Role

Great British Energy is looking for a Head of Finance to join our GBE Local Directorate Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop GBE’s annual budget and in‑year forecasts, and work with CFO and Director of Strategy on a multi‑year business plan.
• Provide high‑quality financial reporting and insight to the Executive Team, Board and Committees to support decision‑making.
• Create a positive control environment, developing a mature organisational approach to risk and a robust approach to counter fraud, anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption within the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with Managing Public Money, and own key finance policies including delegations, expenditure approval, accounting policies and financial procedures.
• Support the development and review of investment papers and business cases, including financial modelling, affordability, value‑for‑money and accounting implications.
• Ensure effective monthly close and control routines, including reconciliations, balance‑sheet substantiation and management review.
• Advise on the accounting treatment of transactions under IFRS and the FReM, including classification, measurement and disclosure.
• Prepare or oversee inputs into GBE’s Annual Report and Accounts, including primary statements, notes and supporting working papers.
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, public sector reporting and shareholder reporting requirements, including disclosures relating to governance, remuneration and financial instruments.
• Shape and start to build the company’s financial operating model including systems, processes and structures.
• Build and lead a high‑performing finance team, setting clear objectives, developing capability and embedding a culture of accountability and professionalism.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A full financial qualification (CCAB, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within the public sector with expert knowledge of central government public finance management principles, Managing Public Money, and the role of the Accounting Officers.
• Expertise in building and developing finance functions, teams, and systems, including shared services.
• Excellent advisory skills, capable of providing robust, impartial advice to senior stakeholders at pace.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced and changing organisation.
• Experienced in creating a positive control environment, ensuring funds are used as intended and that internal and external financial reporting meets high standards.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial modelling.
• Knowledge of working across various financial domains (Financial Control, FP&A, etc).
• Experience of investments related projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High attention to detail combined with a strategic mindset.

Personal Qualities

• Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision‑making, and is willing to challenge constructively.
• Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact.
• Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working.
• Resilient and resourceful in a fast‑paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• 4x salary life assurance.
• Group income protection.
• 38 days annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive, inclusive working environment.

Application Close Date: 25th May 2026

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