UK Ministry of Defence
Army - Finance Operations Reporting Manager
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Aldershot, GU11 2JN
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Job Summary
The Army has circa 13,000 civil servants in 300 locations and The British Army comprises of 112,000 experienced, committed and highly skilled Regular and Reserve soldiers. The British Army protects the United Kingdom’s interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment and is supported by the civilian workforce. Standing Joint Command (SJC) is the Army's supporting command; a generating force, recruiting, training and enabling the Field Army; with people at the heart of our profession, engaged across society sustaining our institutional fabric, delivering UK resilience and the firm base.
The SJC Finance team is part of the SJC Headquarters. The purpose of the branch is to maximise efficiency through taut and realistic planning, scheduling and allocation of resources to meet current and future Operational commitments.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. You will be required to work at HQ SJC, Aldershot office a minimum of 3 days per week and occasional travel to other Defence sites.
Please be advised that the Army is conducting a review of its current Finance Operating Model. At the time of advertisement this post is deemed to have an enduring requirement and it is not anticipated that this post will be likely to change in the immediate future, however, is in scope of the ongoing review.
Job Description
This role is responsible for reporting the financial position at strategic level for the business area(s) it supports and provides insight and management of the key issues, risks and opportunities to the Business and Finance Leadership team. Ensuring that management reporting meets end user needs and is presented to best convey key messages using continuous improvement principles. Ensuring that financial reporting is accurately completed both within corporate reporting systems and for input of accounting entries to support decision making.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance individual to lead the delivery of a Financial Operations Team, ensuring that Financial Operations is effective and complementary of other finance processes. Your technical knowledge, insight, and ability to work constructively with people at all grades/levels will make you a valued contributor to the decision-making process and a champion for change. You will need to establish and develop effective working relationships with contributing teams and individuals across the Army and wider Finance Profession.
This is a challenging role, and key responsibilities will include:
- Management of financial processes and information, to ensure outputs are accurate and meet the expected standards, including Ownership of Management Information (MI) for monthly financial reviews and Strategic Planning Cycle (SPC) screenings, highlighting areas of concern to the relevant Finance Business Partner to discuss with their business area(s).
- Management of budget profiles, In Year forecasting and 10-year planning (SPC) financial information into corporate reporting systems, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
- In support of the accounts, produce standardised templates / forms for cyclical reporting, advising what information is required and enabling efficient review.
- Provide financial concurrence and affordability assessments in support of procurement. Ensuring compliance with the relevant processes and policies and provide guidance on appropriate procurement routes.
- Reconciliation of core finance operations e.g. Accounting Systems, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable in an efficient and effective manner.
- Effective leadership and management of the Finance Operations Team. Oversee team priorities and resourcing in accordance with reporting timelines. Ensuring all business areas have adequate support, monitoring against the agreed service provision and flexing team members to fill any temporary gaps, as required.
- Responsibility for ensuring sufficient monitoring tools is in place to highlight and eliminate financial control weaknesses, working with control owners as necessary.
- Developing and implementing appropriate policies and procedures for change control, in compliance with government standards.
- Effectively managing internal control and delivery risks with emphasis on customer service.
- Providing intelligent analysis of complex financial information, drawing out common themes and understanding linkages and dependencies.
- Continuously strive to improve the service provision, promptly addressing issues and ensuring that processes or ways of working are adapted, and customers are informed where there is an impact.
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Person specification
Essential Skills Required
- Qualified with CCAB, CIMA or equivalent or working towards qualification
- Experience in relevant strategic financial roles
- Clear evidence of strong numeric ability
- Experience of leading a team with excellent people management skills with the ability to promote team cohesion, adapt to changes and improvements
- Experience of working in a finance role(s)
- Experience in leading and/or influencing organisational change
- Ability to work flexible and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong communicator, able to communicate at all levels and excellent presentation skills
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders and teams, spanning the junior to senior level
- Highly developed planning and organisational skills in a financial environment and experience of delivery and meeting tight deadlines.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
- Leadership
- Seeing the Big Picture
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Finance Competence 4 – In Year Financial Management
Alongside your salary of £61,630, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,854 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
As a civil servant working alongside the Army, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.
The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Other Benefits For Army Civil Servants Include
- An environment with flexible working options
- Flexible working hours upon completion of 6 months service
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
- Professional and Personal Development on skills
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service
- 8 Paid Public Holidays per year
- 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
- Enhanced parental and adoption leave
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
- Free car parking; a Sports & Social Club, Gym and site shops.
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Learning and Development
We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post. The post offers the opportunity to undertake professional financial qualification.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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