Finance manager in telecommunications

As the UK’s largest fibre-only network, and its only proven wholesale challenger, we’re busy setting new standards for what digital infrastructure can and should be. Designed from scratch for the internet, our network is greener, more reliable and ready for the future. The products we provide over it not only lead the market on speed, value and service, they help businesses to innovate, provide entire communities with a better foundation for their digital lives and support economic growth, locally and nationally.

• Lead and support the management accounts team, creating a collaborative, high-performing environment where people can develop, thrive and deliver their best work
• Take ownership of the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and strong financial governance across the Group
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business to provide clear financial insights, helping to inform strategic decisions and improve business performance
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting, controls, systems and processes, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen data quality and reduce manual effort
• Oversee audit activities, balance sheet integrity and financial controls, ensuring compliance, accountability and the delivery of high-quality information to internal and external stakeholders

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) alongside strong experience leading management accounting, reporting and month-end close activities within a complex organisation
• A hands-on approach, with the ability to balance strategic leadership and operational delivery, rolling up your sleeves when needed to support critical reporting, audit and control activities
• Strong financial control, governance and audit experience, with the confidence to ensure accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement across finance processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, enabling you to translate complex financial information into clear, meaningful insights that support business decisions
• Experience of working with ERP systems, reporting tools and finance transformation initiatives, coupled with a proactive approach to improving processes, embracing new technology and driving positive change
• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience in senior finance leadership roles
• Proven experience leading management accounting teams and overseeing complex month-end and year-end close processes within a fast-paced organisation
• Strong hands-on experience in financial controls, governance, balance sheet management and audit delivery, with the ability to step into operational detail when required
• Excellent people leadership skills, with a track record of developing, coaching and empowering high-performing teams while creating an inclusive and collaborative culture
• Strong ERP systems knowledge and reporting expertise, with experience improving finance processes, driving efficiency and supporting finance transformation initiatives
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, translate complex financial information into meaningful insights and drive positive change across the wider business

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