Overview
Expert – Financial Planning & Control Management Jobs in Greater London, UK at Norconsult Telematics
Location: Greater London
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and control for operations and network-related projects, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization of financial resources.
- Provide accurate financial reporting, insights, and strategic guidance to support executive decision-making and long-term sector objectives.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement across financial planning and control processes.
- Lead, develop, and engage the Financial Planning & Control Management team to deliver high standards of performance, governance, and operational excellence.
Job Description & Responsibilities:
- Provide senior financial leadership within a Tier 1 telecom operator or global vendor environment, combining deep financial expertise with strong understanding of engineering, network planning, and operations.
- Lead end-to-end financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes aligned with the organization’s strategic and operational objectives.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously enhance long-term financial models covering CAPEX, OPEX, ROI, IRR, NPV, KPIs, and scenario analysis for network rollout, spectrum, IT, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Manage budget planning and control across multiple operations and network projects, ensuring efficient allocation, utilization, and optimization of financial resources.
- Design and implement robust cash flow management and liquidity planning frameworks to ensure availability of funds across projects.
- Monitor financial performance against approved budgets, analyze variances, challenge project managers on deviations, and provide actionable insights and corrective recommendations to senior management.
- Perform detailed cost analysis and cost optimization initiatives with focus on network costs, services, field operations, TFM, and vendor contracts.
- Lead business case development for new projects, investments, and commercial initiatives, ensuring financial viability and strategic alignment.
- Collaborate closely with technical, commercial, procurement, contract management, and project teams to align financial plans with operational realities.
- Support pricing strategy, profitability analysis, vendor value assessments, and participate in vendor negotiations and financial evaluation of contracts.
- Oversee management reporting, dashboards, and KPI frameworks covering financial and operational performance.
- Ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial data, including PCM services, in line with accounting standards and internal controls.
- Coordinate with GEP and other stakeholders on Cost Efficiency Programs, tracking benefits realization and financial impact.
- Verify project invoices, ensure timely payment processing, and oversee financial close-out of projects, including settlement of contractual obligations.
- Review and manage asset dismantling requests, ensuring proper approval, recording, and closure within financial systems.
- Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate financial statements and reconciliations.
- Conduct and oversee internal audits of financial processes, identify risks, implement mitigation actions, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
- Maintain efficient record-keeping, documentation, and financial control systems across all operations projects.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by monitoring industry best practices, financial innovations, and process optimization opportunities.
- Define team performance objectives, KPIs, development plans, and succession planning for the Financial Planning & Control Management team.
- Lead recruitment, workforce planning, coaching, mentoring, and capability development to build a high-performing, engaged team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, governance, and continuous improvement.
- Interpret and implement changes in financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, providing guidance across the organization.
Qualifications &
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
- Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and control within large or complex organizations.
- Proven senior-level experience within a Tier 1 telecom operator or global telecom vendor is highly preferred.
- Strong expertise in financial modeling, capital budgeting, cost accounting, revenue management, and financial control.
- Solid understanding of telecom operations, network planning, engineering-driven investments, and large-scale transformation programs.
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting systems, internal controls, policies, and governance frameworks.
- Familiarity with local and international financial laws, regulations, and audit requirements.
- Advanced analytical skills with ability to interpret industry trends and translate financial data into strategic insights.
- Proven leadership experience managing and…
Title: Expert – Financial Planning & Control Management
Company: Norconsult Telematics
Location: Greater London, UK
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