Head of Finance

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Our Business Support teams deliver the vital services to ensure the continued success of our business divisions. These services include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every person in every team is contributing to the lasting impact our Team makes. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

Reporting to the Finance Director (Technology), the Head of Finance (TiS/Wireless) will act as the key interface between the Projects and Commercial teams and the Finance function during a period of significant growth and change. This is a hybrid role requiring two days per week at our Warwick HQ, with monthly travel to Stevenage and St Ives. This role is offered on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract basis.

What you'll do:

• Ensure clear, insightful analysis and reporting of Business Unit (BU) performance, including actuals and forecasts.
• Partner with the Technology Finance Director and Divisional FP&A team to develop robust business plans.
• Drive delivery of BU business plans, identifying risks and opportunities and ensuring appropriate actions are in place.
• Provide high-quality financial analysis (including matrix reporting for operational ownership) to support effective decision-making.
• Support the development of the BU's strategic plan and track performance against key objectives.
• Foster strong collaboration between Finance, Commercial, and the wider business to ensure financial insights inform decision-making.
• Lead and contribute to cash flow, P&L, and balance sheet forecasting, working closely with stakeholders to monitor and improve performance.
• Oversee contract review processes and financial controls, ensuring accurate reporting, robust scrutiny of results, and constructive challenge to the business.
• Lead, develop, and manage the team, ensuring effective succession planning and capability development.
• Support bid development through financial input, challenge, and review.

Who you are:

You are a commercially minded finance leader with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight. With strong leadership capability, you build and develop high-performing teams while maintaining a focus on accuracy, control, and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified.
• Experience of operating in a Divisional or Group Finance team.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link financial performance to business strategy.
• Advanced financial analysis and modelling capability.
• Proven experience in business partnering and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Strong leadership and team development experience.
• Robust understanding of financial controls, forecasting, and reporting.

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually.
• Company pension scheme.
• A range of family friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal.
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

Learn more about Telent: We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.