Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Salford About the job Job summary At DSIT were all about improving peoples lives by maximising the potential of science & technology. We accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, research and development. We use technology for good by ensuring new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK, with the benefits more widely shared. We are driving forward a modern digital government which gives citizens a more satisfying experience and their time back. We do all this to enable the Governments 5 national missions: kick-starting economic growth, making Britain a clean energy superpower, taking back our streets, breaking down barriers to opportunity and building an NHS fit for the future. Above all, we focus on improving peoples lives. Whether its researching new treatments for disease, developing better batteries, reducing burdens through better public services, keeping children safe online, and much more, outcomes for citizens are at the heart of what we do. Our Inclusive Environment We offer flexible working benefits, employee well-being support and a great pension. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy. Find Out More We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application and interview process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: https://forms.office.com/e/Jae3B4w7xm You can also follow our LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dsitcareers/ Job description The Role and Our Team The Matrix Programme is a transformation initiative involving 9 Departments (listed at end). It is a unique cross-government collaboration that will unlock simpler, better, and more joined up working by bringing together the systems, processes, and ways of working for key government functions such as HR, Finance or Procurement, commonly known as Shared Services. The Programme team is passionate about improving the existing shared services experience for DSIT and its partners whilst working to deliver the strategic objectives of the Government Shared Services Strategy. We will deliver the Government's three overarching objectives for shared services: 1. Better experience for all users - intuitive systems that are easy to use and mobile-enabled. 2. Efficiency and value for money - better systems and services which support productivity and seek to reduce costs. 3. Standardised processes and data - support interoperability, making it easier to understand and compare corporate data. Departments forming the Matrix Programme: Cabinet Office (CO), Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT), Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS), Department for Business Trade (DBT), Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Department for Education (DfE), Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), Attorneys General Office (AGO) and His Majesty's Treasury (HMT). Person specification Key Responsibilities Short Summary: The role is Head of the Matrix finance team, responsible for embedding robust financial management, providing value for money assurance to the SRO and board and leading on the finance contribution to the Programme Business Case. Whilst being based in DSIT, the team will have regular engagement with representatives from all the 9 Matrix departments. Therefore, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to the workings of Government. The programme is in the process of developing the third iteration of its Programme Business Case, that outlines the case for the Matrix programme. We are now looking to recruit an experienced and ambitious Grade 6 to lead the production of the finance case for our next iteration (which will occur in 2025), to finalise outstanding elements of our current business case, and to further develop the future finance function of the Programme. The post holder will line manage two G7 roles with a further 2 SEO roles within the team. Key Responsibilities also include but not limited to: Leading the finance team, providing strategic steer and building capability Working effectively with the DSIT Finance Business Partner and Strategic Finance functions Lead on the production of the finance section of the business case, including inputting into the benefits case, identifying finance and governance implications of commercial products, and ensuring a close working relationship with other work streams. Assessing accounting implications in accordance with international financial reporting standards and central government accounting rules. Engaging across the Matrix community to build support for PBC3, understanding and addressing any challenges arising. Support on the production of AO advice and assessments Overseeing the implementation and administration of protocols/processes/controls for the Matrix programmes financial management, aligning it to DSIT financial management standards. Oversee the month end management accounts process co-ordinating inputs across the 9 Departments. Build and maintain successful partnerships with Department Leads and their Finance Functions across the Matrix cluster. Create and maintain credibility with senior stakeholders, presenting at Executive Team level, leading the conversation, and influencing decision making. Skills and Experience Essential criteria Leading the team by setting clear direction, empowering, inspiring and motivating team members Experience of operating in a changing, uncertain environment due to the unique nature of the cross-department programme, Working collaboratively across organisational boundaries with colleagues from different backgrounds to deliver shared outcomes. The ability to analyse and communicate complex financial information in a clear and understandable way. Full accountancy qualification under one of the main five Consultative Committees of Accounting Bodies [CCAB] i.e., ACCA; CIPFA; ICAEW; ICAI or ICAS, or CIMA Excellent financial management skills and a proven ability to apply them effectively. Experience of establishing high credibility with senior colleagues and stakeholders and the ability to influence decision-making. Ability to coordinate several tasks simultaneously. Well-developed skills in prioritising, organisation, decision making, time management, and verbal/written communication skills. Desirable criteria Experience of working on a transformation programme, preferably in the digital space An understanding of cross-government finance priorities, often using internal and external networks to gain insight. Experience of the business case process from a finance perspective Experience of undertaking procurement Experience of Cross Government working Qualifications Full accountancy qualification under one of the main five Consultative Committees of Accounting Bodies [CCAB] i.e. ACCA; CIPFA; ICAEW; ICAI or ICAS, or CIMA Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Changing and Improving We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Benefits Alongside your salary of £67,250, Department for Science, Innovation & Technology contributes £19,482 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology offers a competitive mix of benefits including: A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours. Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 28.97%. A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30. An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue. Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts. A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a norm of 40-60% of their time in the office (minimum of 40%) over a month with flex dependent on balancing business and individual need. Office attendance The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home-based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement and a behavioural statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Please use your personal statement (in no more than 500 words) to demonstrate how your experience aligns with the Essential criteria for this role Applications will be sifted on the behavioural statement, CV, and personal statement. In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the lead behavioural statement 'Leadership'. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview. The interview will consist of behaviour and strength-based questions. Interviewees will be asked to deliver a presentation; further details will be provided nearer the time. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. Further Information This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying. Reasonable Adjustment We are proud to be a disability confident leader and we welcome applications from disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions. I nformation about the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) and some examples of adjustments that we offer to disabled candidates and candidates with long-term health conditions during our recruitment process can be found in our DSIT Candidate Guidance. A DSIT Plain Text Version of the guidance is also available. We encourage candidates to discuss their adjustment needs by emailing the job contact which can be found under the contact point for applicants' section. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. A location-based reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position. Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you. Any move to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology 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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk DSIT does not normally offer full home working (i.e., working at home); but we do offer a variety of flexible working options (including occasionally working from home). DSIT cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. DSIT holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Rec ord Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland on y our behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading. For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Infodisclosurescotland.co.uk Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Matrix Resourcing Team Email : matrixresourcingdsit.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : dsitresourcing.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance DSITrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints. Attachments DSIT T&Cs v1.2 Opens in new window (docx, 179kB) Share this page Print Email Gmail Facebook LinkedIn