Lead a team that will include 2 SEOs, 3 HEOs and 1 EO; providing direction, prioritisation and supporting individual development.
Oversee the in-year management reporting for the Department across all Top Level Budgets, Enabling Organisations and ALBs. Review the consolidated financial position including the preparation of the monthly MI pack, highlighting risks and opportunities and working closely with the SFAs to drive improvements in management reporting.
Oversee external reporting to HM Treasury and other stakeholders such as the Cabinet Office including Supply Estimates, OSCAR Reporting, etc. Overseeing the monthly submission for the HMT OSCAR reporting system, ensuring the reconciliation to the MOD finance system is complete and accurate and relevant adjustments are agreed with DG Finance for the P6 1% accuracy return.
Manage the Main and Supplementary Estimate process including capturing all Estimate changes (including Operational spending), agreeing budget transfers with other government departments, ministerial submissions, preparation of the HMT submissions and Estimate Memorandums for external publication.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including HM Treasury, FMPA, DBS, TLBs, supporting cross finance functional working in Head Office and across TLBs.
Maintain a strong understanding of the HM Treasury Consolidated Budgeting Guidance and ESA requirements, providing clear guidance and advice to TLBs and stakeholders on the budgeting implications of policies, business cases, transactions etc. including leading the engagement with HMT SMEs as required.
Proactively identifying opportunities to help improve and the successful running of the Department’s finance function.