This Finance Director will report to the Managing Director and will work within UKPN Services based in our Tidworth or Aldershot offices. You will be a permanent employee.
You will attract a salary Depending on Experience plus a car allowance and a bonus of 10%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote.
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06/02/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits: Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid. Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%). Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan. Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes. Occupational Health support. Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers’ products. Discounted gym membership. Employee Assistance Programme. INTRODUCTION MUJV Limited is a joint venture company formed for the purpose of the Allenby Connaught contract as the full multi utility network provider for Aspire Defence. The equal shareholder companies are UK Power Networks Services and Veolia Water. The primary contract is between MUJV Limited and Aspire Defence Services and is for the operation and maintenance of the utility infrastructure across the five army garrisons in the Salisbury Plain area (Tidworth, Netheravon, Bulford, Warminster and Larkhill) and also the garrison at Aldershot. In addition to this we undertake works contracts for the design and installation of water, wastewater, gas and electricity infrastructure to new MoD assets between MUJV Limited and Aspire Defence Capital Works. The works and services delivery obligations have been subcontracted by MUJV Limited. Veolia Water has contracted responsibility for the water and wastewater infrastructure, UK Power Networks Services for the electricity infrastructure and a third party specialist for the gas infrastructure. MUJV does not directly employ staff. All staff are seconded from one of the shareholder companies and their general terms of employment are defined by that company. The role and responsibilities are set by the Executive Directors of MUJV Limited under governance from the shareholder. JOB PURPOSE The Finance Director and Company Secretary forms part of the Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for high-level financial decisions of the c £20m organisation. Main tasks include: The financial, statutory and professional direction to the Board of MUJV Limited, and to manage the financial systems to support colleague MUJV Limited managers in delivering contract outputs and exercising appropriate management controls. The legal filing obligations of MUJV Limited under company law as Company Secretary. You will be responsible for MUJV Limited support infrastructure and control of the associated overhead costs. Line management of the Finance Manager and oversight of the Commercial Department. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Manage all fiduciary responsibilities appropriate to being appointed as a Statutory Director of MUJV Limited. Ensure the financial integrity of MUJV Limited by developing, implementing and controlling Governance and Financial Processes throughout the Business. Direct the activities of the Finance team to ensure income and expenditure is planned, managed and reported to ensure the ongoing viability of the Business. Work capital management to ensure no overdraft. Manage all tasks required of a Company Secretary, including keeping statutory records and submissions to Companies House within required deadlines. Ensure that all HMRC obligations concerning Corporation tax, VAT and other taxes are followed and that all submissions are made within required deadlines. As Company Secretary, organising Board meetings and ensuring all Board Meeting records are up to date, circulated and available. As Secretary of the Risk and Audit Committee, organising committee meetings and ensuring all meeting records are up to date, circulated and available. Monitor the operation of the Shareholders’ Agreement between Veolia Water and UK Power Network Services. Ensure we continue to trade within the law and to the long-term benefit of our partners. Ensure Statutory Auditors are appointed observing the approved governance and that audits are completed and accounts filed within required time frames with no audit qualifications. Ensure accurate monthly reports against annual budget / business plans and regular forecast updates for short, medium and long-term purposes to facilitate well-informed decisions. Communicate the contracts to the company and its partners to ensure management of contract deliverables. Control the commercial and financial management of supply chain contracts. Present financial reports to the Executive team and the Board. Manage insurances. Protect the Intellectual Property rights of MUJV and ensuring that Trade Mark registrations are kept up to date. Perform the function of Data Protection Officer under the ICO. Complete Health and Safety responsibilities of a business leader. NATURE AND SCOPE This is a professional role which oversees all the financial aspects of the company and the flow of financial information to the Managing Director and the Board. Additionally, you will oversee commercial matters to ensure maximum performance. Apply accounting standards and conventions, and ensure that MUJV accounting policies and financial controls are followed. EXPERIENCE Professional accountant with several years’ senior management experience of financial control and management of construction contracts. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Experience managing the corporate aspects of a Joint Venture company. Work with shareholders’ representatives. Leadership and people management. Organised and excellent at communicating. Manage all professional advisers. Adapt to changing business environment. Problem Solving. Determination and Commitment. QUALIFICATIONS AND MAIN COMPETENCIES Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent). Experienced with Microsoft Office. Fluency in recognised accountancy packages. IOSH or equivalent. MBA Business Administration / Management (desirable). Security Responsibilities MUJV’s primary contract is carried out on behalf of the MoD and is subject to strict security provisions. As such, all MUJV secondees are required to achieve and maintain security clearance. Failure to do so will result in your withdrawal from the project. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly, where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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06/02/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits: Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid. Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%). Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan. Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes. Occupational Health support. Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers’ products. Discounted gym membership. Employee Assistance Programme. INTRODUCTION MUJV Limited is a joint venture company formed for the purpose of the Allenby Connaught contract as the full multi utility network provider for Aspire Defence. The equal shareholder companies are UK Power Networks Services and Veolia Water. The primary contract is between MUJV Limited and Aspire Defence Services and is for the operation and maintenance of the utility infrastructure across the five army garrisons in the Salisbury Plain area (Tidworth, Netheravon, Bulford, Warminster and Larkhill) and also the garrison at Aldershot. In addition to this we undertake works contracts for the design and installation of water, wastewater, gas and electricity infrastructure to new MoD assets between MUJV Limited and Aspire Defence Capital Works. The works and services delivery obligations have been subcontracted by MUJV Limited. Veolia Water has contracted responsibility for the water and wastewater infrastructure, UK Power Networks Services for the electricity infrastructure and a third party specialist for the gas infrastructure. MUJV does not directly employ staff. All staff are seconded from one of the shareholder companies and their general terms of employment are defined by that company. The role and responsibilities are set by the Executive Directors of MUJV Limited under governance from the shareholder. JOB PURPOSE The Finance Director and Company Secretary forms part of the Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for high-level financial decisions of the c £20m organisation. Main tasks include: The financial, statutory and professional direction to the Board of MUJV Limited, and to manage the financial systems to support colleague MUJV Limited managers in delivering contract outputs and exercising appropriate management controls. The legal filing obligations of MUJV Limited under company law as Company Secretary. You will be responsible for MUJV Limited support infrastructure and control of the associated overhead costs. Line management of the Finance Manager and oversight of the Commercial Department. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Manage all fiduciary responsibilities appropriate to being appointed as a Statutory Director of MUJV Limited. Ensure the financial integrity of MUJV Limited by developing, implementing and controlling Governance and Financial Processes throughout the Business. Direct the activities of the Finance team to ensure income and expenditure is planned, managed and reported to ensure the ongoing viability of the Business. Work capital management to ensure no overdraft. Manage all tasks required of a Company Secretary, including keeping statutory records and submissions to Companies House within required deadlines. Ensure that all HMRC obligations concerning Corporation tax, VAT and other taxes are followed and that all submissions are made within required deadlines. As Company Secretary, organising Board meetings and ensuring all Board Meeting records are up to date, circulated and available. As Secretary of the Risk and Audit Committee, organising committee meetings and ensuring all meeting records are up to date, circulated and available. Monitor the operation of the Shareholders’ Agreement between Veolia Water and UK Power Network Services. Ensure we continue to trade within the law and to the long-term benefit of our partners. Ensure Statutory Auditors are appointed observing the approved governance and that audits are completed and accounts filed within required time frames with no audit qualifications. Ensure accurate monthly reports against annual budget / business plans and regular forecast updates for short, medium and long-term purposes to facilitate well-informed decisions. Communicate the contracts to the company and its partners to ensure management of contract deliverables. Control the commercial and financial management of supply chain contracts. Present financial reports to the Executive team and the Board. Manage insurances. Protect the Intellectual Property rights of MUJV and ensuring that Trade Mark registrations are kept up to date. Perform the function of Data Protection Officer under the ICO. Complete Health and Safety responsibilities of a business leader. NATURE AND SCOPE This is a professional role which oversees all the financial aspects of the company and the flow of financial information to the Managing Director and the Board. Additionally, you will oversee commercial matters to ensure maximum performance. Apply accounting standards and conventions, and ensure that MUJV accounting policies and financial controls are followed. EXPERIENCE Professional accountant with several years’ senior management experience of financial control and management of construction contracts. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Experience managing the corporate aspects of a Joint Venture company. Work with shareholders’ representatives. Leadership and people management. Organised and excellent at communicating. Manage all professional advisers. Adapt to changing business environment. Problem Solving. Determination and Commitment. QUALIFICATIONS AND MAIN COMPETENCIES Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent). Experienced with Microsoft Office. Fluency in recognised accountancy packages. IOSH or equivalent. MBA Business Administration / Management (desirable). Security Responsibilities MUJV’s primary contract is carried out on behalf of the MoD and is subject to strict security provisions. As such, all MUJV secondees are required to achieve and maintain security clearance. Failure to do so will result in your withdrawal from the project. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly, where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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