CFO Continuous Improvement Manager - NESO in Wokingham

At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain's energy future. We already operate the world's fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working towards our ambition to run it carbon-free for a short period this year - provided the market supplies electricity exclusively from renewable sources. Alongside this, we provide expert advice to government on how to deliver a clean power system by 2030.

In autumn 2024, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) transitioned to become NESO - an independent, expert public corporation with a whole-system view across electricity, gas, and hydrogen. NESO operates independently and transparently, always acting in the best interests of all energy users. Licensed and regulated by Ofgem, we make impartial decisions that balance sustainability, affordability and security. Our organisation is fully independent from government, the regulator and all commercial interests, with a clear focus on system-wide benefit, long term thinking and public value.

The time to deliver is now. Join the energy transformation and help shape the future. Your energy. Our future. Together.

Developing continuous improvement roadmap for CFO for system, process, data, digital & people, delivering improved Gartner assessment score, consumer value for money and delivering efficiencies.

• Responsible for designing and delivering training identified through external benchmarking, and from continuous improvements driven by our new systems, with the support of the wider CFOCI team.
• Developing engaging and effective communications, using a variety of approaches to ensure it meets the needs of all system users.
• Strong stakeholder management across the CFO function, to build trust in the CFOCI (CFO Continuous Improvement) team and the new approach to maintaining the applications.
• Developing and managing the change, ways of working and culture roadmap, in line with the product roadmaps. Focusing on ways of working across all enabling functions, to break down siloes and challenge current ways of working.
• Building strong working relationships with key CFOCI team members and in wider functions - CPO (HR) & DD&T (IT) - to ensure aligned, efficient & effective delivery of plans.
• Creating presentations, as required, to support engagement of wider NESO audience, such as for the CFO, the Executive Committee (ExCo) and external stakeholders e.g. Ofgem.

We’re forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has:

• A recognised accounting qualification (to understand processes relating to continuous improvements).
• A demonstrable passion for Change and People.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, along with personal presence, to bring change to life for the CFO function.
• A passion for continuous improvement and enabling others to thrive off it.
• Can manage internal conflict effectively whilst maintaining trust & respect, whether that’s within the CFO function itself or across other functions in NESO.
• Can build strong and effective relationships, both within the team and beyond, to ensure all key stakeholders work with you to deliver change successfully.
• Understands the importance of learning and use a range of learning techniques to accommodate all styles, to enable maximum adoption of new features.
• Displays a ‘can-do’ attitude, even through challenges, to act as role model to others in the CFO function.

A competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 dependent on experience and capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance, 28 days annual leave as standard, and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

NESO's flexible benefits programme provides you with more flexibility around your health, lifestyle and protection benefits, here's just a few available:

• Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading
• Additional Birthday Day Off
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts
• Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance

This role closes at 23:59, on the date displayed at the top of this advert, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we're committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process where everyone has the opportunity to show their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.