Head of Finance (Public Sector Resourcing)

About the role

Great British Energy is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the finance function for its public‑sector resourcing activities. Reporting to the CFO, you will shape the financial strategy, ensure robust controls and support the organisation’s mission to accelerate the clean‑energy transition across the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Develop GBE's annual budget and in‑year forecasts, collaborating with the CFO and Director of Strategy on the 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 mature risk management and robust anti‑fraud, anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption measures.
• 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.
• Oversee 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, covering 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 governance, remuneration and financial‑instrument disclosures.

Required profile

Required skills

• IFRS accounting standards
• Financial modelling
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Public‑sector finance compliance (Managing Public Money)
• Knowledge of Companies Act and public‑sector reporting requirements
• Risk management and anti‑fraud controls