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On behalf of Great British Energy, we are looking for a Financial Controller - (Inside IR35) for a 12-month contract working on a hybrid basis and with an expectation of occasional office attendance in either the Aberdeen / Edinburgh or London offices

Great British Energy will be a publicly owned, operationally independent energy company, designed to drive clean energy deployment, boost energy independence, create jobs and ensure UK taxpayers, billpayers and communities reap the benefits of clean, secure, homegrown energy. Setting up Great British Energy is one of government’s first steps for change and we will do this in a way that means it will have both an early impact and long-term success.

Through its five functions (Project development, Project investment and ownership, Local Power Plan, Supply chains and working with Great British Nuclear), Great British Energy will speed up the deployment of mature and new technologies, as well as local energy projects, to support the government’s aim of decarbonising our electricity system by 2030 whilst also ensuring we can meet future demand as we further decarbonise the economy.

To this end and as an example of what it can achieve, we have already agreed a major partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate to accelerate deployment and support UK supply chains.

Great British Energy will work collaboratively with industry, local authorities and communities, and other public sector organisations such as the National Wealth Fund, to spread skilled jobs and investment across the country. Great British Energy will be backed by a capitalisation of £8.3 billion of new money over this Parliament.

More details can be found in the Great British Energy founding statement.

This is a critical role where you’ll be responsible for designing and developing GBE’s financial strategies, policies and processes. You’ll ensure robust financial controls are in place, oversee safe and effective financial operations, and lead the production of our Annual Report and Accounts to the highest standards

As a Financial Controller - (Inside IR35), your main responsibilities will:

• Develop GBE’s financial policies and procedures, championing strong financial governance across the organisation
• Lead production of GBE’s Annual Report and Accounts and act the main point of contact for our external auditors.
• Set accounting policies integral to the company, and work with our Sponsor Department (DESNZ) and HM Treasury to ensure financial transactions and investments are appropriately recorded.
• Lead on month-end processes, including Treasury Management.
• Lead production of GBE’s Annual Report and Accounts and act the main point of contact for our external auditors.
• Develop GBE’s Cash Management policy and manage the GBE bank account, ensuring that cash payments and receipts are accurately recorded in the financial ledger, and that appropriate cash sums are made available to the company each month.
• Develop GBE’s tax policies to ensure appropriate VAT and corporation tax returns are made.
• Set accounting policies for the company, and work with our Sponsor Department (DESNZ) and HM Treasury to ensure financial transactions and investments are appropriately recorded.
• Be responsible for the accuracy of the GBE’s Statement of Financial Position (SoFP / Balance Sheet) through in-depth knowledge of its assets and liabilities, ensuring robust processes are in place to provide assurance to the Accounting Office.
• Development of counter-fraud strategies and supporting action plans.
• Develop/enhance financial policies, procedures and guidance for use across the company.
• Contribute to the provision of finance advice and guidance across the company (e.g. in relation to non-current assets, travel and expenses, VAT or government finance policies).
• Month-end processes including review of journals and oversight of balance sheet account reconciliations.
• This is a new role in a new organisation, and as such the key responsibilities shown here are subject to change. A key requirement of the role is to work with the Director of Finance to further refine and develop this Job Description, along with the JDs of the other team members; as such, the future role may involve tasks not envisaged here.

As the finance team in GBE develops, it is anticipated this role will become a line manager for a financial accountant. As a line manager, you will be responsible for working with your members of staff to define their objectives, as well as managing their development and performance.

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent) with robust technical expertise.
• Proven experience in developing financial policies, procedures, and technical accounting papers.
• Strong background in financial reporting, including year-end accounts and auditor liaison.
• In-depth knowledge of UK Government accounting standards, financial transactions, and tax requirements.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools, with an agile, proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to provide detailed financial advice and support in high-scrutiny public sector environments.

Desirable

• Working in a start-up organisation
• Knowledge of companies act

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".