Defence Digital Assistant Finance Manager

Apply before Sunday 6th October 2024

Job description

Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.

We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cybersecurity at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.

Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.

Watch to find out more about what we do.

Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here!

Person specification

This role will be essential in supporting the corporate finance services including planning, in-year management and project accounting.

You will contribute to the effective and efficient running of governance, investment appraisals and financial reporting supporting Defence Digital delivery.  This will include use of corporate financial systems and tools primarily provided through IBM and Oracle.

Responsibilities:

• Delivery of long-term strategic financial plans and budget management including advice on key choices
• Delivery of In-year expenditure within budgets and monthly forecasting including co-ordinating monthly submissions and analysis and management information packs in line with the review timetable.
• Ensuring accounts are robust, associated Project Account, asset delivery and inventory information is accurately maintained and reconciled, and reporting is delivered.
• Undertake reviews of Business Cases and financial accounting returns and processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure delivery of a robust compliance and governance framework including discharge of effective financial requirements, Value for Money (VFM) and affordability scrutiny, assurance, and financial concurrence within delegated authority.
• Effectively manage resources within area of responsibility to deliver VFM.
• Provision of Cost Models to support evaluation of industry bids and to provide robust evidence in support of financial approvals.

This is a highly visible role, and the successful candidate will be required to undertake key activities associated with supporting the wider finance team.

When submitting your application, you should highlight your experience in line with the below essential criteria:

• An understanding of the principles of Finance and Accounting.
• Experience of application of budget management, governance, planning and other financial management techniques including reconciliation of monthly spend.
• Experience and knowledge of MS Excel and other Microsoft applications, as well specific financial management systems.

For further information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Government Corporate Finance Profession Competency Framework (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Qualifications

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• FCF2 Financial Governance - Level 2
• FCF4 In-Year Financial Management - Level 3

Benefits

We offer a generous total package to our employees which includes the following:

• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year
• In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King's birthday
• Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments
• Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being
• Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms
• Benefit Pension Scheme:   Civil Service pension
• Please see Benefits link for more info: Civilian Discover My Benefits (mod.gov.uk)