Job Description
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HMRC is made up of Business Groups, which work independently towards one common goal. Our role sits within HMRCs Chief Digital & Information Office (CDIO) Group, which delivers in-house solutions for a broad range of technical and operational services. CDIO is HMRCs Digital, Data and Information Technology (IT) function, ensuring HMRC has the IT systems and processes to run and deliver its services
As part of the Financial, Reporting and Control Division you will play a crucial role in delivering a trusted and high-performing finance function that drives informed decision-making across the organisation.
Job description
In-Year Reporting & Control Higher Officers deliver robust, clear, and timely financial management information and insight, including monthly management accounts, forecasts, dashboards, and analysis of options to inform decision making. They ensure the integrity and accuracy of data, that financial risks, issues, and opportunities are captured and monitored and that a clear narrative is provided on the financial position which reflects a sound understanding of business areas and their objectives.
They maintain collaborative customer-focused relationships and networks across the wider finance community, working seamlessly with colleagues to ensure the business are supported in a timely, constructive, and consistent way.
They bring different sets of data together and draw out the story from the consolidated data. In-Year Reporting & Control Higher Officers will monitor, analyse, and report on accurate financial data, producing management reports as well as reviewing and interpreting data to inform regular reporting, ensuring system/ ledger data is correct and in-year timetables are met.
As an In-Year Reporting & Control Higher Officer within the CDIO Financial Reporting & Control division, your responsibilities will be to:
Build and maintain understanding of costs and business objectives and provide insights to Finance colleagues and management based on working knowledge and analysis.
Provider of assurance and challenge of the underlying data that informs the forecast.
Monitor and manage specific cost models and collaborate to ensure consistency of modelling and trackers across both the team and division.
Maintain accurate forecast for area of responsibility and follow standard operating processes, flagging any concerns or discrepancies to stakeholders.
Responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the tracking of financial insights and analysis (run rates, monthly variances, forecast movements, profile changes, capital and resource).
Comply with financial controls for risks, recharges, accruals/prepayments, incremental costs of change.
Tracking and understanding of agreed efficiencies/benefits.
Work collaboratively to cover priorities across assigned area, and wider as required.
Build knowledge across other work areas to develop capability/resilience across Financial Reporting & Control Division.
Workforce tracking/forecasting.
Produce ad hoc reports as directed to support customer needs.
Adopt a continuous improvement mindset to assess report quality/value, identify required changes to standard reports and share/suggest best practice.
Enable finance workflow efficiencies through adopting automation and process improvement.
Update cost and financial models.
Deputise for Senior Officers as required.
Activities above detail the key responsibilities we expect the successful candidate will undertake; however further role details will be provided during the application process. We recommend that interested candidates contact the Vacancy Holder for further information on the role.
At HMRC, we embrace a culture of change and encourage strategic thinking. The ideal candidate will thrive in this environment, possessing the ability to work comfortably with risk and contribute to the development of innovative solutions.
As an organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion, we welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.
Person specification
Interpersonal Skills:
Support the team in delivery of outputs.
Develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across organisation e.g., Finance Business Partners, customers.
Ability to effectively negotiate with stakeholders.
Please note you may have the opportunity to study for a recognised accountancy qualification if successful.
Essential Criteria:
The successful candidate will need:
Previous experience of working in a relevant finance function/environment.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationship with stakeholders and colleagues.
Strong analytical skills.
Competence in Excel.
Desirable Criteria:
Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning systems and accounting general ledger systems.
Level 4 qualification with AAT, CCAB or CIMA.
Qualified with CCAB, CIMA or equivalent or working towards qualification.
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