Head of Finance

Overview

In this role you will lead the Finance team to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and governance for the business unit. You will collaborate with Group Finance, Divisional Finance and senior leadership to analyse results, explain variances, and drive the budgeting process. You will strengthen internal controls, support external audits, and manage government and tax submissions. You will lead continuous improvement and develop the team to deliver high standards in a complex, regulated environment. This position offers visibility within the senior management team and the opportunity to shape financial strategy in a nuclear-focused business unit.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial reporting and compliance with reporting standards
• Lead budget process, gather inputs, compare actuals to budget, and set targets aligned to group/divisional goals
• Support external audit and prepare year-end financial statements under FRS
• Assist with tax and regulatory submissions (VAT, RDEC, ONS surveys, etc.) with Group tax/teams
• Contribute to governance and control environment; support internal audit and Sarbanes‑Oxley testing
• Drive continuous improvement and implement appropriate systems and procedures
• Provide training, coaching and leadership to finance team; enable change initiatives
• Explain variances and articulates financial performance to senior stakeholders
• Lead ad-hoc projects and ensure timely delivery in line with business needs
• Promote high standards of behaviour and accountability across the team

Key requirements

• Accounting qualification (CIMA / ACA / CA / etc.)
• Proven experience in financial management, budgeting and reporting
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
• Commercially and financially astute with strong negotiation and decision‑making abilities
• Ability to challenge and influence at all levels
• Strong leadership and people management skills

• leadership
• influence and negotiation
• analytical thinking
• financial reporting
• budgeting and forecasting
• variance analysis

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