About the job
Job summary
The Finance Budget Manager is responsible for providing support to the MOD Police (MDP) In Year Management (IYM) Business Partner advising the Portfolio Holder on all financial matters. They are also responsible to the Budget Holder through the MDP Budget Manager for sound, effective and efficient financial management of the Portfolio. Portfolio Holders will look to the MDP Budget Manager for specific/specialist advice and general guidance on all financial matters (including rules and procedures).
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
Scrutiny of expenditure or income generation proposals against the criteria of regularity and propriety, value for money & affordability. Ensure Budget Holder delegations are adhered to.
Support to MDP In Year Manager (IYM) Business Partner in the formulation of a taut and realistic portfolio programme within available resources and against the correct Resource Account Codes to ensure expenditure and receipts are accounted for properly.
Control and monitoring of portfolio expenditure and receipts to ensure that agreed outputs are delivered within Control Totals and remedial action is taken if there is any risk of control totals being exceeded. Support to MDP IYM Business partner in producing monthly forecast, variance analysis & risks.
1. Raising of Transfer Entries
2. Manage monthly payables & accruals
3. Identify misbookings & carry out necessary journal action
Support to the MDP IYM Business Partner in maintaining & controlling consolidated Procurement Plan including providing financial analysis to monthly Procurement Meeting. Input of actuals & forecast for areas of responsibility. Liaison with stakeholders to ensure forecast is accurate & risks are identified.
Support to MDP IYM Business Partner in production of monthly management commentary explaining portfolio financial position, key risks/issues etc to Portfolio Holder. Support to MDP IYM Business Partner in providing variance analysis including spend to date, forecast against budget etc to be carried out on a monthly basis to assist Chief Officer decision making.
Maintain full and accurate records of payments and receipts to provide a robust audit trail acceptable and accessible to Defence Internal Audit and the NAO.
Person specification
* Numerate with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Good communicator, able to communicate to all levels.
* Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities.
* Ability to develop collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders and teams.
* Good organisational skills and experience of meeting tight deadlines.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Delivering at Pace
* Communicating and Influencing
* Working Together
* Changing and Improving
* Making Effective Decisions
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 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%
Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 12th February 2025
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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