UK Ministry of Defence
Navy Command - Finance Desk Officer
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Portsmouth, South East Region, PO2 8BY
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join Navy Command’s Finance function at the heart of Defence decision making. As a Finance Desk Officer, you will play a vital role in the financial planning, monitoring and governance of Royal Navy programmes.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, you will help ensure that financial data, forecasts and business cases are accurate, compliant and aligned with departmental priorities. You will also support regular financial reporting cycles, variance analysis and the collation of data for assurance reviews.
This role involves close collaboration with finance business partners, commercial teams and other enabling functions across defence. You’ll gain valuable exposure to MOD systems, processes and governance while developing a strong foundation in public sector finance.
Defence is currently facing updates and changes to our ways of working. We are all looking at ways to transform and improve the way we do things. If you’re organised, detail focused and eager to build your financial and analytical skills, this is a great opportunity to work in a high-profile environment where your contribution will be valued. You’ll be supported with tailored training and development, as you grow your experience in public sector finance, within a collaborative and fast-moving team.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
The Finance Officer is an integral part of the Navy Command (NC) Central Finance Team and is responsible for supporting the Finance Business Partner (FBP) in the effective financial management of the business areas. FBPs are a critical role which puts finance at the heart of decision making, with responsibility for building and sustaining a fruitful partnership between finance and the business.
You will be fully trained and supported to develop as there are many opportunities to progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.
You will gain knowledge and experience so that you are proficient in all aspects of Financial Management and provide robust and timely monthly accounts for consolidation, variance analysis, assessment of risks and opportunities.
The Finance Officer role aids in the management of decision making, provides the Budget Holder with financial advice on matters affecting their business areas both in the current year and across the longer term financial outlook.
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In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.
Person specification
Once trained, you will be responsible for supporting effective financial management within Navy. Providing advice and guidance to stakeholders regarding effective management of the Budget and monitoring and recording financial risks and opportunities.
Providing support to the business area throughout the 10-year planning cycle, which can include creation, progression and scrutiny of plans.
To undertake financial scrutiny, review and financial approval of business cases ensuring propriety, regularity, value for money and affordability under the mentorship of your management.
Other ad-hoc finance administration duties.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Leadership
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
Salary and benefits
Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 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 in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.
Navy Command 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 Navy Command Civil Servants Include
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Our headquarters in Portsmouth also offers an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts, and other sporting facilities, a children’s nursery, a bistro restaurant, a shop and plenty of car parking spaces.
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In Navy Command 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. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role.
An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact.
Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -6.
Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.
Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
As a part of the application process you will be expected to provide a 500 word personal statement. Please provide evidence of experience relevant to the role.
Required
Candidates that reach the minimum required pass mark will have their results saved as a banked score against the following tests:
- New Civil Service Verbal Test
- New Civil Service Numerical Test
When a candidate has a banked score, they’re not asked to re-take the same test providing it is set at the same level. Scores will be banked for a 6-month period from the date of test completion. If a candidate is invited to take the same test against multiple vacancies, the banked score will be recognised against all vacancies and all active applications will progress.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
Name : Adam Blythman
Email : adam.blythman100@mod.gov.uk
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