The NDA Group is recruiting for a Financial Controller
As a key member of the CFOs lead team the GFC will be expected to drive the finance strategy with the group-wide CFO network and play a key role in developing finance capabilities within the function. As the NDA continues to develop its post PBO approach the GFC will be required to support and influence the wider NDA corporate development.
The NDA is a complex organisation which where the subsidiary model has only recently been implemented which can result in cultural challenges and ambiguity which the GFC will need to support stakeholders in navigating with transparency and fairness. The GFC will need to be comfortable managing senior stakeholders and sensitively holding to account and speaking out where required. They will also be expected to deputise for the CFO as required.
As with any financial controller role the NDA GFC will be expected to understand technical detail and deliver outputs with accuracy. Their role also puts them in a unique position to align these outputs to the bigger picture and strategic context through Board and management reporting.
- Lead the Group Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Controls, Insurance, Pensions and Financial Risk
- Lead on all periodic Statutory Reporting and Financial and Accounting Compliance
- Coordination and lead of Annual External Audit process
- Develop Control framework for NDA with a view to move to a controls based audit
- Coordination and lead on the production of the Annual Report & Accounts
- Production and maintenance of Group Accounting Policies and Controls
- Lead the Group Delegations Framework and decision/investment process/Business Cases
- Coordination of NAO Audit and NAO Value for Money investigations
- Development of Group Tax Framework
- Lead the financial processes for the NDA authority including budgeting, forecasting and actuals reporting
- Leadership and coordination of Group Financial Risk management and reporting
- Delivery of Groupwide Insurance framework, claims management tool, and renewals
- Delivery of Groupwide Pensions framework
Reporting & Performance:
- Coordinate all Statutory, Compliance and Government Reporting
- Coordinate Group Audit and Annual Report & Accounts
Value for Money & Internal Control:
- Maintenance & Development of Group Delegations Framework & Process
- NAO Audit, VfM PAC report coordination
- Internal Controls, Accounting Policies, Tax and Treasury, Insurance, Pensions
People & Stakeholders:
- Development of a One NDA Group Controllers Framework
- Development and resourcing of team
- Developing and building on stakeholder relationships with Subsidiary finance teams, BEIS, HMT, the NDA Audit Cttee, Board & Exec
- Qualified Accountant-significant experience as a Financial Controller in a large private sector group
- Sound technical IFRS, Tax and technical accounting knowledge and experience
- Empowering and Engaging leadership style – developing diverse teams and people with consideration to the geographical dispersion of the team
- Champion/business partner accounting & internal control to non-financial leaders across the group
- Knowledge and experience in designing and developing ERP systems and consolidation tools
- Experience in leading and developing Audit Strategies and group-wide audits, and working closely with Group Internal Audit
- Experience in developing and maintaining an effective group-wide delegations framework and investment appraisal and approval processes
- Experience in developing and maintaining an effective group-wide internal control framework including prevention and detection of Fraud
- Resilient and good at handling pressure. The individual will be required to handle long term critical matters alongside day to day urgent issues often balancing conflicting priorities and ambiguity.
- Excellent communication skills and able to provide clarity on complex matters
- Some experience of Public Sector accounting would be beneficial but not vital
We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We value the diversity of our people and actively seek to have a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the communities we support. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applicants from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates who have a disability.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We select people according to their abilities and our needs. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.