About the job
Job Summary
This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team providing top quality management accounting and reporting support to Royal Air Force senior leaders and the Ministry of Defence.
As the senior manager responsible for the internal Financial Management and Reporting (FMR) and MI and Data teams, you will oversee the engine room at the heart of Air Finance. You will be managing a large team of over 50 personnel broken down into 10 sub teams with three Grade 7 direct reports, all based at historic RAF High Wycombe in the beautiful Chiltern Hills.
You will be providing insight to the Business, Finance Leadership Team, and wider Finance teams.
A key part of the role is driving the automation of transactional activities and reporting, and the post holder will lead a dedicated small team of developers and systems experts producing dashboards and delivering continuous improvement. Air Finance is renowned for the progress it has already made in modernising and reshaping the function to make it fit for today and the future. We are looking for someone who shares our passion and drive to keep us moving forward.
The majority of the FMR team work with Finance Business Partners (FBPs) and the wider Command to maintain up to date accurate Business Plans, monthly reporting packs, with updated forecasts and budgets, and dealing with all the underlying transactions to support longer term planning and in year management. A large number are new to Finance, and we have a healthy number of Finance Apprentices in the team, studying for different levels of finance qualifications. You will be overseeing the personal and career development of all your team members, nurturing a positive, supportive environment, and promoting a ‘can do’ culture.
Along with three other Grade 6 colleagues and the Head of Air Finance, you will be part of the Finance Senior Leadership Team, and you will be expected to actively contribute to the overall leadership and management of the Finance Function, as well as the wider Director of Resources team. This includes maintaining focus on our vision that delivers valued Finance services to Air Command and building on our culture of continuous improvement.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
* Accountable for the delivery of the Finance Management and Reporting and MI & Data teams, ensuring they are delivering in an efficient and cost-effective way, whilst meeting expectations around quality of service.
* Support the Head of Finance as part of the Finance Leadership with other Finance Agenda items e.g., people capability, thought leadership.
* Building and maintaining technical knowledge of good practice across Finance, using this knowledge to drive continuous improvement, and high performance.
* Leading the team, providing strategic direction for the function, being a visible and approachable leader.
* Communicate top-down messages to the function effectively and efficiently.
* Accountable for key stakeholder relationships e.g., providing the link between the Finance leadership and the teams.
* Act as a point of escalation, working across Air Command to resolve any issues.
* Share information, updates and insight regarding the Finance Transformation with Air Command and Central government.
* Accountable for setting reflective and challenging KPIs and team targets (aligned with the strategy), managed through providing guidance and direction to the teams.
* Actively manage the talent and career paths of all direct reports, providing support for all to be successful in their roles.
* Drive a culture of process automation, wherever possible eliminating manual activities and providing a more effective service to internal and external clients.
* Promote a positive and supportive team culture, especially ensuring that all team members have appropriate personal and professional development plans.
Person specification
Essential
* Strong leadership skills with evidence of successfully managing and developing teams.
* The ability to collaborate and be self-motivated as well as work in an environment of change and ambiguity.
* Being adaptable and willing to review priorities to meet the current and future needs of the business and the teams.
* Sound financial competence and appropriate technical expertise.
* Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of working with a wide range of senior people.
* Evidence of stakeholder management and engagement skills.
* A flexible approach to work is crucial to ensure team outputs are produced on time and to quality.
Desirable
* The candidate should ideally hold a Level 7 CCAB/IFAC Finance Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW or equivalent).
* The panel will consider applications from candidates who meet the other skills and experience requirements and can evidence substantial progress towards achieving a relevant Level 7 qualification. They should be prepared to complete their training within 18 months of commencing this role. Support for costs and reasonable time off for studying/examinations will be available.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Changing and Improving
* Leadership
* Communicating and Influencing
* Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
* Financial Accounting
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £67,820, Ministry of Defence contributes £19,647 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
* Flexible working
* Training and personal development opportunities
* A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
* 25 days paid annual leave rising to 30 days on completion of 5 years’ service
* In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday
* A highly competitive Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Subsidised membership to a fitness suite and lunchtime/evening Military led fitness classes
* Café and shop on site
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 4th November 2024
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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