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
London or Manchester Hybrid working model, 2 days a week office based, 3 days remote)
Competitive Salary plus performance related bonus
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior FP&A Manager and will report to the Head of FP&A and Business Planning and will be pivotal to the transformation of FP&A and will have an FP&A Senior Analyst and FP&A Analyst reporting in.
The role will lead the approach and manage the process for the production and reporting of monthly management reports to ExCo, Board and other internal stakeholders; drive the cost efficiency programme, tracking and reporting; own the cashflow forecast to ensure DCC maintains the right level of cash to meets its obligations; and support the budgeting and forecasting processes. In addition, you will work closely with the senior management team and senior stakeholders to deliver high quality analysis around business performance. It will work alongside the Finance Business Partners to provide relevant reporting schedules which will assist with insightful commentary around performance and create value-add insight to action.
What will you be doing?
Deliver accurate and consistent month-end/year-end management reporting for DCC Executive Committee, Board and its sub-divisions and to support the Finance Business Partners to drive insightful commentary on performance and create value-add insight to action
Manage the framework for reviewing performance against plans, working with functions to identify corrective action and amend plans as required
Partnering with Finance Business Partners to communicate a clear and coherent story on business plan drivers, performance and actions to ExCo team and the DCC Board as required, including developing and building presentation decks / papers
Drive to ambition to move towards business-wide self-serve reporting on business performance
Lead the production of the forecast that feeds into the quarterly Charging Statement and Indicative Budgets that are presented to customers through the Quarterly Finance Forum
Manage the monthly cashflow reporting and forecasting process in alignment with Charging Statement and Indicative Budget requirements
Manage the framework, tracking and reporting of the cost efficiency programme across Smart DCC to ensure accurate, completeness and overall narrative understood
Lead on the Corporate Objectives setting, tracking and reporting, ensuring that objectives are aligned to the strategy. This will include working with senior stakeholders across the business on a regular basis
Continue to drive improvement in financial processes, business analysis and reporting Identify improvements to the current reporting system and work closely with Head of Finance Transformation to effect change
Ownership of the annual commercial finance timetable, clear communication
Leverage and implement technology to empower the business through effective reporting on Power Applications and enabling the business through self-service tools
Line management and development responsibilities for the team
Other ad hoc requirements as required
What are we looking for?
CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
Confident to work and manage key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation to drive the right outcomes for the future
Experience of engaging and influencing at Executive level
Strong communicator and team member, who is pro-active and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Extensive experience of FP&A and performance reporting processes and working in complex, matrix-management or multi-programme environments
Successful track record of leading FP&A processes, challenging key stakeholders, driving outcomes and implementing change to improve financial processes
Excellent written, data analytics, organisational skills, and attention to detail
Ability to make the ‘complex’ simple.
Highly organised, self-motivated and able to manage and prioritise multiple competing requirements
Knowledge and experience of working with a variety of business planning, FP&A and reporting technologies
Excellent use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint; and knowledge of Power BI reporting tools desirable
SAP FPT knowledge and the ability to create and develop reports

COMPANY BENEFITS:

The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.
If there are any questions you’d like to ask before ing, please contact Stephanie.Owen@peregrineresourcing.comor complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress.
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What to do now
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As a Disability Confident member, DCC is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, need a copy of this job advert in an alternative format, or have any other questions you’d like to ask before ing, please contact Stephanie.Owen@peregrineresourcing.com
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Make a difference
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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
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

Please refer the Job description for details