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 TLBs using the Financial Systems and assist the Customer business partners within Year Management (IYM) Reporting. They produce the DIO financial plan, ABC, submission, meeting internal reporting and centrally mandated timeframes. Draft and issue the ABC instructions, working closely with the Customer Support Team. Set the DIO budget setting process, AP0, timetable and issue detailed instructions. Lead the production of system driven financial data covering multiple business areas. Role 2. This role can be located at either Andover or Lichfield. Full time, Flexible working, Part time - due to the nature of 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. This role will primarily focus on delivery of financial management of the current suite of large-scale disposal sites which are being delivered via Land Sale Delivery Partners (LSDPs). LSDPs are a mechanism used by DIO to maximise value on large scale disposals where land (usually sold for housing) is sold over a number of years due to its size. 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. Also providing Total Facilities Management (TFM) business partnering services to the DIO South East Contract Management Team (CMT). In addition, provide financial support for the expiry and re-provisioning of the existing PFI contracts - with exit/re-provisioning activity commencing 7 years prior to contract expiry. DIO Finance operates a flexible working model whereby individuals may be required to transfer to another role. This may be in response to critical vacancies or for the individuals personal development. These moves will not require a change to an individuals duty station. When applying please specify which role you would prefer at the end of your personal statement. Job Description 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. Ensuring that financial reporting is accurately completed both within corporate reporting systems and for input of accounting entries to support decision making. Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide clear and robust strategic financial advice to all relevant stakeholders to ensure that the full account of the Pan DIO and Front-Line Command (FLC) financial position is taken into account when estate investment decisions are being made. Reviewing, analysing, and interpreting financial data, providing insight for senior managers and decision makers. Support Learning from Experience (LFE) exercises, reviewing outcomes and adopting improvements for future projects. Leading the input of financial information into, and provision of support to the 10-year planning round process. Responsible for applying In-Year Management (IYM) activities, including monitoring spend against budget and analysis of actuals. Providing support to governance meetings and report production; including ad-hoc analysis for senior managers / customers. Oversee the teams contribution to the production of Financial Statements in accordance with timetables and instructions and respond promptly to queries. Manage the timely capitalisation or disposal of assets to ensure assets are correctly recorded within the accounts. Provide leadership to, and management of, your Business Areas finance teams to deliver DIO outputs and departmental goals. Promote strong working relationships both 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 with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong communicator with an ability to adapt your personal communication style to enable non-financiers to understand financial information. Ability to Brief senior stakeholders Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities. Experience of developing collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders and teams and working with them to deliver results. Experience in leading a team and managing deliverables. Experience of analysis and interpretation of data Good Excel Skills Willing to travel to off-site meetings on a monthly / adhoc basis. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Leadership Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Finance Function Framework: In Year Management - Practitioner Level Finance Function Framework: Financial Planning - Practitioner Level We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Finance Function Framework: In Year Management - 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. 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% 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, Experience and Technical skills. Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience. Where a Behaviour is assessed, we recommend using the STAR technique to format your responses at both application and interview stage. Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit. In the event of a high number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on the lead behaviour: Communicating & Influencing 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 application you will be assessed against the following: Behaviours: Communicating and Influencing Experience: A CV detailing your job history and previous skills and experience. A personal statement (no more than 500 words) which should demonstrate your suitability with evidence of; Relevant financial management experience. In particular, collating and presenting financial data, ensuring the robustness of that data and engaging with Senior Management level to present and communicate a financial position. Technical: In Year Financial Management In Year Financial Management At interview you will be assessed against the following: Behaviours: Communicating and Influencing Leadership Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Technical: In Year Financial Management Financial Planning When applying please specify which role you would prefer at the end of your personal statement. 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). 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