Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.


Location:
Suffolk or London (hybrid working arrangements). Requirement to be on-site (Suffolk) a few days per week, and London.
Employment type: Permanent full-time
Employment basis: The role is expected to be a full- time position however we are open to discussing a more flexible or part- time approach where possible.


Salary:
Competitive dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.
Closing date: Friday 9th August.
The Opportunity
Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest mega-projects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced SZC Site Delivery Finance Lead to join our team. This pivotal role supports the Site Delivery Team by providing comprehensive financial management, ensuring accurate reporting, and aligning financial strategies with project goals. You will play a crucial role in shaping the financial direction and ensuring the successful execution of the Sizewell C project, a major nuclear power plant development.
Our teams are set up to work flexibly, with a hybrid working approach between our offices and your home. We provide a full suite of IT equipment to ensure that our employees can work from home comfortably and effectively.
The Role
You’ll report to SZC Finance Director providing senior finance business capability in supporting the Site Delivery Team. You’ll identify various programme requirements from HMG, investors, and other key external stakeholders and ensure their implementation across the Project, specifically aligning the Financing and Delivery Programmes roadmap. This includes ensuring cost control whilst powering delivery. You will be the senior business partner on financial performance and matters withing the Site Delivery team. This includes budgeting, monthly performance, commercial issues, and compliance with SZC governance. You will also have a key leadership role within the Finance community, being expected to role model our values and contribute to the development of others within the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Stewardship: Oversee financial performance, cost control, and cash flow, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations. Provide strong governance of the Site programmes/functions.
Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with the SZC Finance Director and SZC Executive Team to integrate financial analysis into business planning, shaping the strategic direction towards long-term financial objectives.
Stakeholder Management: Lead communications with the SZC Corporate functions, ensuring efficient and transparent information flow and serving as the senior point of contact for government and shareholders. This is combined with being a key member of the Site Delivery leadership team.
Financial Management: Connect financing and delivery functions to secure funding and cashflow within budget and timescales. Provide one version of the truth using SZC systems and tools.
Reporting and Compliance: Formalise and streamline reporting processes, ensuring consistency in external communications and compliance with regulatory requirements. This includes compliance within the RAB and Managing Public Money frameworks.
Leadership and Guidance: Provide strategic financial analytics to support senior leadership, promote a culture of cost consciousness, and influence commercial behaviour.
Project Integration: Work closely with the Commercial Team to review contracts, provide proactive challenges, and conduct monthly spend reviews. Identify external changes and challenges that may impact project delivery.
Requirements
Qualifications: Qualified accountant with a recognized UK Professional Organization (e.g., ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, CIMA) or equivalent
Experience:
Proven leadership within a large/complex organisation.
Extensive experience in the construction industry, with a strong understanding of financial management in large-scale infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated ability in managing internal and external relationships, providing both support and challenge to business performance.
Skills:
Excellent relationship-building, influencing, negotiating, and communication skills.
Strategic problem-solving abilities with a strong commercial acumen.
Proficiency in financial processes and ability to adapt to changing market or regulatory conditions.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to prioritize business activities.
Knowledge of the latest industry trends and finance IT solutions.
Why Join Us?
Impact: Play a crucial role in one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, contributing to a greener future.
Collaboration: Work with top-tier professionals and key stakeholders, including government bodies and financial institutions.
Innovation: Be part of an organization at the forefront of nuclear energy and environmental sustainability.
Career Growth: Opportunity to develop and lead in a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving environment.
Join us in building a greener future. Apply now to be the SZC Site Delivery Finance Lead and make a significant impact on the future of energy at Sizewell C.
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Power in Diversity
Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome.
To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project.
We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values:
Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate
Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance
Humility: Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other
Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently
Everyone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.
Competitive Salary and Benefits
We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.
Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.

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