Finance Business Partner

at  Data Communications Company

We are Smart DCC
Together we’re building a greener tomorrow
Connecting every home and business to a single, secure smart meter network is a huge undertaking. So you can imagine the scale – and variety – and opportunities for the people who’ll help us do it.
The role
Financial Business Partner with Smart DCC
London Office Only
Competitive Salary plus benefits
Role
An exceptional opportunity to join this wholly owned subsidiary of a FTSE 250 company on a high-profile contract in a key, strategic position. As a Finance Business Partner, we are seeking an individual who is ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with demonstrable experience engaging and influencing at executive level. The role will be partnering senior leaders in the business as well as members of the executive team ensuring they are receiving financial support in all their business decisions and future financial outlook. This is a forward thinking, fast paced business area operating within a flexible working environment.

What will you be doing?

• Finance Business Partner to Operations Directors, as part of wider DBR (Design, Build, Run) Function
• Financial assessment of business activities and projects specific to functions
• Support and input towards the publication of Charging Statements, Indicative Charging Statements and indicative budgets.
• Work with senior management team in preparation and review of business cases, providing detailed feedback on submission, continuously work towards improving the process
• Provide appropriate level of challenge to senior leaders on cost proposals
• Budgeting and quarterly forecasting of costs and timing of cash outflows
• Manage and report on key risks, issues and opportunities affecting projects and functions that the role supports
• Prepare and deliver accurate month-end/year-end management reporting for functions and projects which this role supports
• Identify and drive improvements/efficiencies in existing processes
• Support on the introduction of the Ex-Ante framework that will be rolled out across the business
• other ad hoc assignments as necessary

What are we looking for?

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified or equivalent, with minimum 2-3 years post qualification experience.
• Ability to provide clear analysis of performance drivers
• Demonstrates initiative and takes responsibility for commercial issues, seeing them through to completion
• Track record of implementing change to improve financial processes
• Experience of engaging and influencing at executive level
• Confident in managing demanding stakeholders
• Experience in taking ownership of financial issues under their remit
• Experience of working in the energy, government or telecommunications sectors
• Experience of working in a regulated environment
• Comfortable operating within a matrix environment
• Effective communicator – both written and verbal
• Structured approach to problem solving
• Design, build and manage financial models and reports

CAPITA OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

The parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. You’ll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do deliver. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
Smart together
Our values and behaviours
Make a difference
We believe in our purpose. Together, we work as one team, always looking for ways to improve and support DCC’s role in a low-carbon future.
Act with integrity
We treat everyone with kindness, consideration and respect. We keep our promises to our customers. And if something doesn’t feel right, we speak up.
Be accountable
You can depend on our word. We’re clear about our roles and we take the initiative, while respecting the processes we have in place.
Rewards & Benefits
Get perks that work
Personal Development
Our training and development opportunities help you be your best self – from regular 1-2-1s all the way up to professional qualifications.
Group income protection
Provides a continuous income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury for more than 26 weeks.
Pension Plans
Our Capita Choice partners will match the salary contributions you make to your pension up to 5%, depending on your plan and time with us.
Flexible Holidays
Need more time off? Increase your standard 25 days of leave by buying extra to rest, spend time with family or satisfy your wanderlust.
Cycle to Work Scheme
We’re big on keeping things green. If you want to cycle to work, we’ll loan you the gear through salary sacrifice to make it tax-efficient.
Flexible working
As we all transition to a new normal, we can help you find the hybrid working pattern that suits you and your team best.
Additional Benefits
Add more to your core
Unmind
Travel season ticket loan
Bonus
Medical cash plans
Life cover
Charity days
Childcare vouchers
Health screening
RAC discount
Vision Express discounts
Mobile phone discounts
Discounted gym membership
Retail and leisure discount

• Finance Business Partner to Operations Directors, as part of wider DBR (Design, Build, Run) Function
• Financial assessment of business activities and projects specific to functions
• Support and input towards the publication of Charging Statements, Indicative Charging Statements and indicative budgets.
• Work with senior management team in preparation and review of business cases, providing detailed feedback on submission, continuously work towards improving the process
• Provide appropriate level of challenge to senior leaders on cost proposals
• Budgeting and quarterly forecasting of costs and timing of cash outflows
• Manage and report on key risks, issues and opportunities affecting projects and functions that the role supports
• Prepare and deliver accurate month-end/year-end management reporting for functions and projects which this role supports
• Identify and drive improvements/efficiencies in existing processes
• Support on the introduction of the Ex-Ante framework that will be rolled out across the business
• other ad hoc assignments as necessar