Defence Digital Finance Business Partner

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.

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Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious Finance Professionals to advance their careers in Digital and Cyber delivery programmes, a growing and crucial sector within Defence. The role involves offering comprehensive financial support services to the Delivery Teams at Defence Digital. This position uniquely allows for shaping the future of delivery programmes by overseeing acquisition, financial management, governance, and estimates for the Army's £6 billion programme mandate in collaboration with customers and delivery teams.

Defence Digital Finance Business Partners are tasked with providing Financial Governance, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Advice, and Financial Information services to Delivery Programmes. They are also responsible for timely and accurate reporting in accordance with the core MOD financial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning and support to the annual review and prioritisation of the Defence Programme.
• In-year Budget Management, Financial Control and ensure accounts, including Project Accounts are robust and accurately maintained.
• Support investment decisions by undertaking reviews of Business Cases.
• Ensure delivery of a robust compliance and governance framework.
• Effectively manage resources within area of responsibility.
• Provision of financial analysis and assurance, including Cost Models to support evaluation of industry bids and to provide robust evidence in support of financial approvals.

For further information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Finance Competency Framework attached to the advert.

Person specification

Defence Digital Finance in the Business Teams are fully integrated with, and work collaboratively alongside, Programme Management and Commercial colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of the Defence Digital Portfolio.  Therefore, you would need to demonstrate strong collaboration and interpersonal skills and are confident in tackling complex and challenging issues with various levels of stakeholders.

When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role. Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) demonstrating the essential criteria listed below:

• You must have proven expertise in advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in financial planning, estimation, and cost modelling is required.
• The ability to analyse a variety of complex information and figures, and to offer clear and well-founded recommendations and decisions.

Qualifications

Finance and Accounting Qualifications are required for this position:
You will be part qualified in a CCAB (or equivalent) qualification. Specifically, to have achieved at least one of the following:
CIMA – Management level (and be awarded CIMA Adv Dip MA)
ACCA – Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills Levels
CIPFA – Professional Diploma
ACA – Professional Level
Candidates will be expected to provide documentary evidence of achievement if called forward for interview. Equivalent qualifications will be considered. Please detail in your supporting statement what equivalent qualifications you hold. Please note all qualifications need to be in date.

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

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

Technical skills

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

• FCF3 Financial Planning
• FCF4 In-Year Financial Management

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Flexible working options- we understand the importance of adapting work to your life.
• Inclusion and diversity- our culture celebrates uniqueness and encourages collaboration of diverse thought.
• A pension scheme which secures your future.
• Generous annual leave- starting with 25 days and growing to 30 after just 5 years.
• Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to volunteer for military or emergency service reserve commitments.
• Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms
• You can read more here- Civil Service Employee Benefits , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)

Professional Framework Statement  

Defence Digital operates an organisation model in which every individual belongs to a Government Profession. The successful applicant will be posted into one of the defined Government Professions on Standard Terms of Reference for the grade. Defence Digital reserves the right to move individuals between roles, within their allocated profession, to meet the needs of the business and in support of agile resourcing.  Within Defence Digital each profession is led by a Professional Head of Community who will lead professional development and support the Continuous Professional Development path for their group.

Learning & Development

Defence Digital Finance values professional qualities and qualifications in its team members who are actively encouraged and supported in developing professional skills and qualifications.  Furthermore, colleagues entering these roles will have the opportunity to gain experience across the full range of Financial Management and Project Finance roles, further developing their range of expertise.  Candidates embracing this powerful combination of experience and expertise have a fantastic opportunity to develop themselves and their careers. In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing:

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• Professional and Personal Development of skills
• Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD
• Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD

Hybrid Working

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working.  This is a non-contractual arrangement where all employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity.  Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office will also count towards this level of attendance.  Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the vacancy holder (see advert for contact details).  This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.  The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.