Job Description
Becoming a Finance Business Partner with Smart DCC:
Fantastic contract opportunity to secure an initial 3 month contract as a Finance Business Partner with Smart DCC based from London or Manchester. The Finance Business Partner will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with demonstrable experience engaging and influencing at executive level. The Finance Business Partner will be partnering senior leaders in the business as well as members of the executive team ensuring they are receiving financial support in all of their business decisions and future financial outlook. This is a forward thinking, fast paced business area operating within a flexible working environment.
What you’ll be doing:
· Finance Business Partner to Operational Functional Heads and/or Programme Directors
· Financial assessment of business activities and projects specific to programmes/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
What we’re looking for:
- CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
- 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
- Experience in taking ownership of financial issues under their remit
About Smart DCC
At the Data Communications Company, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. We’ve built the secure infrastructure that’s supporting the mass roll-out of smart meters across the country. Our universal, secure network will be in 30 million homes and small businesses, making it the largest network in Britain. So it’s a truly exciting time to join us. You’ll be part of a team that’s supporting the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy, and helping to ensure an affordable, secure, and sustainable energy supply for the future.
Operating independently of its parent company, Capita plc*, the DCC is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We’re directed by the Department for Business and regulated by OFGEM. We collaborate with the Government and leading telco and utility industry service providers to help protect consumers and give them better energy choices. A finalist in the Top Workplace Awards in 2018, we reward professionals who thrive in an environment of change and innovation. Watch this about DCC video and if it ignites your interest, apply below.
What’s in it for you?
· Some remote working is available for this role
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.
What we hope you’ll do next:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, you can contact nick.hayman@capita.com .
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.