Finance Manager UKTL

UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL)

UKTL is building leading edge Telecoms testing facilities to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of new technologies, and grow our world leading telecoms sector to maintain resiliency and security. 

Read more about UKTL here!

As a trusted and independent national capability, UKTL will interact at the intersection of standards bodies, such as 3GPP, the National Cyber Security Centre and the wider UK intelligence community, academia, Ofcom, as well as Communications Service Providers and telecommunication equipment vendors.

UKTL is looking for a Finance Manager to join its Technical Programme Delivery team. The finance controller will work closely with management to ensure a firm and confident understanding of both operational and project budgets. They will be responsible for financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and internal control. They will also be required to report internally and externally to both stakeholders and customers.

Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham with the possibility of hybrid working.

We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.

STRATEGIC FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP

• Evolve financial models and funding streams in line with evolving technology scope.
• Evaluate the commercial viability of new revenue streams and business models entering new revenue streams into SalesForce.
• Perform the Management Accounting function to deliver an accurate and effective service that enables informed decision making to support the business to deliver the NPL/UKTL strategy.
• Extract and analyse data to provide the intelligence and work with the UKTL leadership team to manage the business.
• Liaise and support NPL's finance team to ensure cohesion and alignment across the organisation.  

• Coordinate and prepare the budget and financial forecasts identifying, reporting and explaining variances.
• Generate ad hoc financial reports as required by the business
• Planning, tracking and management of operational and project budgets.
• Prepare, analyse and publish timely and accurate monthly, quarter and annual financial forecasts and reports based on data from the NPL ERP system.
• Extract data from D365 and reconcile accounts working with the central financial team.
• Support month, quarter and year-end close process for UKTL/NPL.
• Work with UKTL Team Leads to ensure budgets and spend are controlled.

• Oversee quality of management reports provided to the business leaders to ensure high quality, timeliness and consistency.
• Support continuous improvement to ensure efficient and effective operational delivery.
• Ensure efficient and effective financial controls are implemented, followed and reviewed regularly.

• Liaise with DSIT finance team to ensure the contracted level of financial transparency.

• Be an agent of change through visible ownership, clear and consistent communications and a focus on benefits realisation.
• Recommend changes in policies or procedures that will improve financial performance or processes.

• Model and promote NPL’s values. Work individually and collectively to embed the values and increase their manifestation on behaviours within UKTL.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proficiency in accounting principles and processes. A high level of familiarity with project and operational budget functions.
• Experience reporting to a variety of stakeholders with different requirements
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with stakeholders when required
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey financial information to various stakeholders
• Advanced skills in Excel.
• Experience with D365 desirable

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK.

NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we hold memberships and accreditations to ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome, please see our Diversity & Inclusion page.

To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.