Job summary
HM Treasury
If you�re interested in making a difference to people�s lives, the Treasury can offer you an exciting opportunity to influence decision making that affects the whole of the UK. Working at the heart of government, we collaborate across government to promote responsible public spending and drive strong and sustainable economic growth.��
Our work ranges from protecting customers through the regulation of the financial sector, helping to reduce carbon emissions and creating a greener economy, to promoting British trade around the world and supporting people across the country on jobs, growth and more.��
We are part of the, a pioneering new cross-government hub which brings people together to play an active role in the most important issues of the day whilst working closer to the communities we serve. The campus provides the opportunity for people from all over the UK to help shape the future of the country, and our flexible working practices ensure you can collaborate effectively with our partners. It�s central government, made more accessible to you!�
Job description
Public Spending Group
The Public Spending Group is a high-profile and rewarding place to work.� We help the Chancellor decide what to spend �1.2trillion a year on and ensure government delivers value for money for the taxpayer. We are responsible for reporting to Parliament and the public on how taxpayers� money is spent. We drive forward improved outcomes and efficiency in public services and make sure value for money is at the centre of decision-making through better evaluation, data and analysis.�
We advise on overall government policy on public sector pay and pensions, the biggest single driver of public spending. We collaborate with and directly support departments to deliver the Government Finance Function strategy, building finance, debt and risk capability across government and developing the management information, tools and frameworks to better understand and ensure value for money.
The Group is committed to being an excellent place to work, with a relentless focus on good management, learning and development and continuous improvement in everything we do.�
About the team:
The Finance Performance & Improvement Team is one of the central Government Finance Function (GFF) teams, responsible for driving finance performance, standards (GovS006: Finance) & leading practice to achieve a vision of a modern digital finance function that delivers quality services more effectively & efficiently.
For the last 3 years the team has also been responsible for the Functional Convergence Programme�a cross-government programme that has brought together Finance (GFF), Civil Service HR, Government Grants Management Function (GGMF) & Government Commercial Function (GCF) to deliver a single interoperable functional design�the NOVA Functional Reference Model�for adoption by departments, ALBs and wider civil service organisations�particularly through the deployment of systems, ERPs and shared services.
Over the next 3 years, we are passionate about driving up finance performance through supporting adoption of the NOVA Finance design & standards and rolling out new analytical and�
digital capabilities (process mining) to improve cross-government insight into the efficiency and effectiveness of the function.
The twelve-person team works across a wide range of partners, providing the individual with the opportunity to be part of creating positive and long-lasting change across finance function communities. The role offers exposure across Whitehall, including the chance to work and influence at the highest levels of the Civil Service. The team prides itself on providing an encouraging working environment, which role models flexible working and inclusivity, with opportunities to build networks within the finance function and beyond.
About the job:
The Finance Process & Systems Design Manager is an exciting new post supporting civil service Departments and Arm�s Length Bodies to adopt leading practice finance process and data design, through system implementation (, shared services) and business transformation.
The key responsibilities covered are:
1. Authority for Finance Function changes and amendments for the suite of finance design assets hosted in the NOVA Functional Reference Model, across 12 Level 1 Finance Process areas defined in the process taxonomy. The assets include process flows, business glossary, data standards, key performance indicators (KPIs), leading practice libraries (including policies & controls).
2. Proactively engaging and collaborating with finance subject matter specialists internal and external to the civil service) to ensure finance assets are maintained, appraised, and validated against leading practice. This includes alignment to the Finance Function Standard GovS:006.
3. Facilitation of finance process & design communities to promote knowledge sharing and capability building around leading practice approaches. This will involve working closely with team members to set an appealing programme of engagement events and active outreach and communications.
4. Establishing and facilitating a central finance design working group/forum with all 5 Shared Service Clusters to support targeted issue resolution on design queries, share the latest learning on leading practice systems design; and ensure divergence from leading practice is transparently reported on to Finance Leadership.
5. Horizon scanning on the latest developments in finance optimisation, technology developments and seek opportunities to generate impactful analysis and insight into leading practice to facilitate knowledge sharing across government and drive continuous improvement across the Finance Function.
6. Directly provide, or facilitate expert advice to Department, ALB or Shared Service Cluster design authorities on detailed design decisions as part of system implementations, utilising the NOVA finance assets to provide consistency of advice, and uphold the Shared Services for Government Design Principles ( ).
7. Work with other government functions, particularly, Government People Group, Government Grants Management Function and Government Commercial Function alongside the central NOVA Product Team to govern dependencies, identify and articulate cross-functional & cross-process linkages and promote teamwork and join-up.
Candidate Drop-In Session
We will be running a candidate drop-in session for this role to give you greater insight about the role as well as the chance to learn more about HM Treasury and the recruitment process. If you would like to join us, then use the appropriate link below to join the call at the right time.�
Wednesday 10th July 2:00 � 2:25pm� �
Thursday 18 July 2:00 � 2:25pm -
Person specification
We are looking for the below skills, experience and behaviours and we will ask you to demonstrate these in your application form. Please review the Candidate FAQ document that is attached to the advert for guidance on how to complete your application form.
8. A qualified finance professional with experience of delivering or supporting finance technology change and transformation for example on transactional, reporting, or analytical systems [Experience]
9. Excellent communication skills and experience of translating, in an accessible way, technical and complex finance information, with a track record of influencing a broad range of partners and audiences, often at senior levels. [Communicating and influencing]
10. Create an environment for effective collaboration to foster diverse and effective communities of practice and team working. [Working together]
11. Anticipate & understand internal and external trends and practices and encourage & share innovative ideas from diverse range of colleagues and partners to generate continuous improvement. [Changing and improving]
The�lead criterion�is:�Experience
If we receive large volumes of applications, we will conduct an initial sift on the lead criterion only.�
Required Qualifications:
12. CCAB (or equivalent) finance qualification
Candidate Guidance Support Session��
We will be running an overview of Success Profiles and the STAR approach; top tips for the application and interview process and an opportunity to ask general questions around our recruitment practices. If you would like to join us, then use the link below to join the call at the right time.�
At interview stage, you will be assessed on the below criteria:
13. Experience
14. Strengths
15. Behaviours: Communicating and InfluencingWorking TogetherChanging and Improving
Interview Task/Presentation
Prior to your interview, we will contact you about a task/presentation that the interview panel would like you to complete as part of the assessment. The exact details will be communicated to you nearer the time.�
Qualifications
CCAB (or equivalent) finance qualification
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
16. Communicating and Influencing
17. Working Together
18. Changing and Improving
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �52,960, HM Treasury contributes �14,299 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
19. 25 days� annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant)��
20. Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours)��
21. Generous parental and adoption leave package.�
22. A which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 28%��
23. Onsite restaurant and coffee bar. The London office also offers a gym, showers and prayer room��
24. Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme, season ticket advances and payroll giving��
25. Access to a retail discounts and cashback site��
26. A Rental Deposit Advance Scheme to help meet the total costs of deposits for privately rented homes��
27. A range of active staff networks, based around interests and diversity
Flexible Working Arrangements
HM Treasury views flexible working as essential in enabling us to recruit and retain talented people, ensuring that they can enjoy a long-lasting career with us. All employees have the right to apply for flexible working and there are a range of options available including; part-time, compressed hours and job sharing. Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees the flexibility to adjust their working patterns throughout the week which is subject to operational needs and line management approval.��
At HM Treasury we have an incredibly broad remit; our work touches every citizen of the country. So, it�s important our employees come from the widest possible range of backgrounds, bringing us the widest possible range of perspectives and ways of thinking. We are committed to ensuring that all staff can realise their potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.�
HM Treasury operates an office based working approach across all Treasury sites - Darlington, London, and Norwich, and along with the rest of the Civil Service, has an expectation of a minimum of 60% attendance in the office, along with working remotely. This blended working approach allows you to work collaboratively, meet stakeholders face to face, support others and promotes a healthy work life balance (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working.�Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone�s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. All our offices have been recently modernised and designed to collaborate and connect with colleagues as well as desk and quiet space to allow a range of ways to work.
The office working expectation is linked to location of the role, if you apply to a post in a single location then you will not be able to meet this expectation at any of our other sites or be able to move your role to another location.