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General information

Posting ID
P173
Type of employment
Permanent
Organisation
Great British Energy
Salary Banding MIN
£ 0
Location
Aberdeen
Salary Banding MAX
£ 0
Workplace Type
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Job Title: Head of Finance

Location: Aberdeen

Reporting to: CFO

Number of Roles Available: 1

Company Overview

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK’s Clean Energy Future. 

At GBE, we’re not just building an energy company – we’re shaping the future of the UK’s energy landscape. 

Our mission is clear:

  • Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects
  • Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership

We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter – from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.

Joining GBE means:

  • Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition
  • Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment
  • Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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 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 

Qualifications and Experience

Essential: 

  • 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:

  • Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial modelling
  • Knowledge of working across various financial domains i.e. (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 

 How to Apply
 For further information please contact: 

 Pearse O’Brien 
 Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist
 pearse.obrien@weareams.com
 PSRpermapplications@weareams.com 

Application Close Date: 

25th May 2026 

 


 

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