Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Bristol, London, Andover, or Portsmouth (60% office attendance required, with travel to Bristol/London for meetings as needed) About the job Job summary Are you ready to shape how the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is designed and is operated, directly enabling the defence of the UK? Corporate Services are critically important for the 250,000 people working across Defence to do their day-to-day jobs. For example, every time the department procures military equipment, personnel receive their monthly pay or request their vacation, they are using Corporate Services. As part of the wider government Shared Services Strategy, MOD has established the Corporate Services Modernisation (CSM) portfolio to drive Human Resources, Commercial and Finance policy, process, organisational, data and systems transformation. (More information on the Shared Services agenda can be found through this link: A Shared Services Strategy for Government - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)). Our ambition is to revolutionise MOD corporate services to: Improve the user experience by simplifying our policies and processes; providing easier and better interfaces to systems and self-service; and making services more responsive and providing easy access to help. Deliver better data driven decision making by introducing and fully exploiting the latest Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Human Capital Management (HCM) technology; improving visibility, accuracy, and accessibility of management information across defence; and using integrated data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to inform decision making. Improve Productivity and Efficiency by automating transactional processes; expanding and improving MODs shared service centre operations; and reducing MODs overall corporate services spend to maximise our reinvestment into the front-line. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description Would you like to join us as we embark on our exciting Journey to The Cloud? This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the Finance and Commercial IS Enabled Business Change Journey to the Cloud (J2C) team. The team is tasked by DG Finance to deliver the move of the Finance & Commercial corporate systems from on premise to a cloud solution, along with the associated business change aspects, so shaping, defining revised processes. As a member of the Operational Finance Journey to the Cloud (J2C) Team, you will be acting as a key enabler to the implementation of the Government Shared Services Strategy (GSSS) for MOD and the move to Cloud technology on behalf of the Finance Function. With a range of responsibilities this role provides excellent opportunities to work across functional and organisational boundaries to optimise the business and bring real benefit to Defence. The Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA) team plays a central role in the Ministry of Defences Corporate Services Modernisation (CSM) programme. This initiative leverages Oracle Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) to revolutionize financial processes, delivering enhanced efficiency, decision-making, and integration. The programme is structured into three groups of activities : Group-1: Focuses on managing and approving investment projects and grants, ensuring proper financial oversight and integration with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. It includes asset management, inventory control, and tracking financial commitments, providing a cohesive structure for financial and asset management. Group-2: Focuses on planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and short/medium/long-term financial planning. Group-3: Encompasses financial reporting and analytics, including management information (MI), business intelligence (BI), and data visualization tools. This role is specifically focused on Group-1 activities, ensuring robust processes for investment and capital planning while aligning with the broader objectives of Group-2 and Group-3. This role sits within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA) workstream, under the SCS 1 Financial Planning & Analysis and MI/Analytics Lead. Key Responsibilities: 1. Investment Approvals and Capital Planning Lead the development and documentation of processes for Group-1 activities, including managing investment projects, grants, assets, inventory, and financial commitments. Ensure seamless integration of Group-1 activities with the ERP systems and alignment with Group-2 and Group-3 objectives. 2. Integration and Alignment Work with relevant teams to ensure Group-1 processes integrate cohesively with planning workflows (Group-2) and reporting frameworks (Group-3). Facilitate collaboration with stakeholders to maintain alignment across activity groups. 3. Model Office and Validation Support the setup and operation of the Model Office to validate Group-1 processes, ensuring they meet user requirements and programme goals. Conduct playback sessions and testing to confirm readiness for implementation. 4. Business Readiness and Change Management Lead business readiness initiatives for Group-1 activities, including training, stakeholder communication, and adoption strategies. Provide input into change management plans tailored to the unique requirements of Group-1 deliverables. 5. Governance and Reporting Monitor and report on the progress of Group-1 deliverables, ensuring alignment with programme milestones and objectives. Collaborate with delivery partners and software vendors to ensure high-quality and timely implementation of Group-1 solutions. These responsibilities may change in future phases as the J2C programme progresses. It should be noted that the duration of this post is expected to be 2-3 years, with the formal programme concluding around 2028. Person specification Essential: Knowledge of short, medium, and long-term financial planning processes and systems (e.g., Cognos, MI, and the MOD's Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting (PB&F) system), and related data sets. Expertise in financial processes related to managing investment projects, grants, and capital planning. Knowledge of Oracle Cloud EPM solutions and ERP systems, with a focus on capital planning and asset management. Experience in process mapping and optimization, ensuring alignment with broader workflows. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience in complex, multi-disciplinary environments. Familiarity with Government Finance Function principles and global design standards. Knowledge of reporting solution as well as reporting requirements internal and external to the Department. Be open to challenge, raising and discussing ideas for how things could be best improved in the future for the Department. Strong personal organisation and self-management skills. Desirable: Proficiency in process mapping tools such as Enterprise Studio 4 BiZZ Design. APMG Change Management Practitioner certification or equivalent. Experience with Defence sector financial operations or government shared services. Knowledge of MOD financial planning processes and reporting tools. MOD Finance Skills Certificate (held or willing to obtain). Qualified with CCAB, CIMA or equivalent or working towards qualification OR extensive financial expertise Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture Leadership We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions 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. 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% 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 office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. 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). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. 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. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience. Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (Word count: 500) At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following Success Profiles Behaviours: Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected. At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours: Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture Leadership The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Asif Manzoor Email : Asif.Manzoor101mod.gov.uk Telephone : 443001618601 Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: infocsc.gov.uk. Attachments MOD Candidate Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail