About the job
Job summary
DIO manages the Defence estate, one of the UK’s largest and most diverse property portfolios, enabling the armed forces and Defence civilians to live, work, train and deploy. From net carbon-zero accommodation to runways for the F35 fighter jets, our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!
DIO manages £35bn of infrastructure assets and spends £3.5bn each year maintaining and developing those assets on behalf of the whole of the MOD in pursuit of its strategic objectives!
DIO’s finance function aims to provide best in class financial management, reporting and advice to a range of stakeholders across the MOD, ensuring value for money for the taxpayer in how the Department’s Infrastructure Portfolio is delivered.
This advert is recruiting for 3 positions within the Finance Team at the following locations with the following working patterns:
* 1 X Andover/Lichfield/RAF Wyton (Full time, Flexible working) - The nature of the work is such that it is not suitable for part-time/job share with the post holder needing to respond to organisational demands at short notice and needing to keep abreast of departmental requirements through direct involvement.
* 1 X Andover/Lichfield (Full time, flexible working, part time) - Due to the nature of the role, we require someone to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and be flexible to meet business needs.
* 1 X Andover/Lichfield (Full time, Flexible working) - The nature of the work is such that it is not suitable for part-time/job share with the post holder needing to respond to organisational demands at short notice and needing to keep abreast of departmental requirements through direct involvement.
Job description
Role 1: This role can be located at Andover, Lichfield or RAF Wyton. Full time and flexible working only.
This role covers both Business Partnering and Finance Planning and Analytics. Finance Business Partners will be the interface for Finance into the Top-Level Budget (TLB) Customers. As part of the Customer Delivery operating model, functional leads from across key business areas have been assigned to each TLB, who work closely with the senior leadership team to better support the delivery to our customers. The Finance Business Partnering team are responsible for reporting to external (TLB/MOD Centre) and internal (DIO/ExCo/Board) customers.
The Finance Planning and Analytics team lead in the production of the Annual Budgeting Cycle (ABC) and submission for all TLB’s using the Financial Systems and assist the Customer business partners within Year Management (IYM) Reporting.
Role 2: This role can be located at either Andover or Lichfield. Full time, Flexible working, Part time - due to the nature of the role we require someone to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and be flexible to meet business needs.
The Acquisitions & Disposals (A&D) team are responsible for financial management within DIO for all Disposals of MoD Estate. The team lead and support the management of key finance processes covering both RDEL and CDEL, including in-year management (IYM), Annual Budgeting Cycle (ABC), and business case approvals.
Role 3: This role can be located at either Andover or Lichfield. Full time and flexible working only.
The Private Finance Initiative (PFI) team are responsible for the financial management of the Built Estate Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) for both RDEL and CDEL, leading and supporting the management of key finance processes, including In-Year Management, the Annual Budgeting Cycle and Approvals, as well as management of risk and change.
Job Responsibilities:
These roles are responsible for building strong relationships and understanding your business area, supporting the business at an appropriate level. Communicating financial data and other information clearly and providing valuable financial advice, challenge and support. Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Provide clear and robust strategic financial advice to all relevant stakeholders.
* Reviewing, analysing, and interpreting financial data.
* Leading the input of financial information into the 10-year planning round process.
* Responsible for applying In-Year Management (IYM) activities.
* Providing support to governance meetings and report production.
* Oversee the team’s contribution to the production of Financial Statements.
* Manage the timely capitalisation or disposal of assets.
* Provide leadership to your Business Area’s finance teams.
* Promote strong working relationships within the team and with other teams across DIO and MOD.
Desirable Skills:
* Level 4 qualification with AAT, CCAB or CIMA, or working towards qualification CCAB, CIMA or equivalent.
* Financial experience over an extended period.
Person specification
* Technically competent and highly numerate with a record of success in a financial management role.
* Strong communicator with an ability to adapt your personal communication style.
* Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities.
* Experience of developing collaborative relationships.
* Experience in leading a team and managing deliverables.
* Good Excel Skills.
* Willing to travel to off-site meetings on a monthly/adhoc basis.
Behaviours:
* Communicating and Influencing
* Leadership
* Delivering at Pace
* Making Effective Decisions
Technical skills:
* Finance Function Framework: In Year Management - Practitioner Level
* Finance Function Framework: Financial Planning - Practitioner Level
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.
* 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%.
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 17th February 2025.
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