Accounts/Finance Manager (Part Time)

Head of Finance Reporting to: CFO 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. 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. Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment * 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. 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. 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 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 * Experienced in creating a positive control environment, ensuring funds are used as intended and that internal and external financial reporting meets high standards 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 * Personal Qualities * Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships * Competitive base salary * Performance-related bonus scheme * Excellent pension scheme * 4x salary life assurance * 38 days annual leave * Flexible working arrangements * Ongoing professional development and training * Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist or click the Apply button now.