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On behalf of Government Commercial Function, we are looking for a Finance Manager (People Services) - (Inside IR35) for a 6 months contract working on a hybrid basis and with an expectation of 3 days per week in the office in either London, Manchester, York

The Government Commercial Function (GCF) is a cross-government network procuring or supporting the procurement of goods and services for the government. Within that sits the Commercial Capability Programme (CCP), which develops commercial and contract management capability across all government departments and is expanding into other public bodies too, making for a unique and exciting opportunity to join the organisation.

Role Overview:

The People Services division via the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO) is the employer of senior commercial professionals within the GCF. A major part of the Finance Manager’s role is to recover the payroll and associated costs of commercial specialists working in other Government Departments and the wider public sector. It also involves being a key stakeholder in a range of projects with internal departments to deliver objectives such as implementing new systems, improving billing processes, changing payment mechanisms and improving data quality issues. As well as overseeing cost recovery, the Finance Manager is responsible for being the lead management accountant for the People Services division in the CCP. The work is fast-paced, and the job holder will play a key role in ensuring the sound financial management of their areas. Going forward, the finance team will evolve, and this role may include supporting other areas of the business.

CTC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks.  Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. 

As a Finance Manager (People Services) - (Inside IR35) your main responsibilities will be:

• Budget Management and Forecasting: Work closely with budget holders and service delivery teams to manage financial targets effectively.
• Month-End Process: Review, analyse, prepare, and post monthly accruals, prepayments, and other accounting entries; report significant budgetary variances.
• Internal Reporting: Prepare clear, accurate reporting packs; ensure budget holders have access to financial support through regular meetings and updates.
• Finance Business Partnering: Collaborate with stakeholders, build partnerships, maintain strong relationships, and manage data effectively to keep deliverables on track.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal policies, financial reporting standards, and lead audit requirements.
• Financial Modelling: Prepare financial models for pricing projects and achieving deliverables.

Essential:

• Qualifications and Experience:

Fully qualified or near completion of ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or at least AAT qualified with a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience in a financial environment.

• Technical and Analytical Skills:

Strong technical ability to create templates, work out adjustments, analyse and reconcile large volumes of data, and understand journals and reconciliations.

Proven experience in managing finance cycles (monthly, quarterly, annually), budget management, forecasting, and providing high-quality finance business partnering services.

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex financial information to diverse audiences.

Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, manage conflicts, and influence others effectively.

Demonstrable experience in using initiative to solve problems, working independently, and being a team player

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

DE&I Commitment

Government Commercial Function guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant / commitment

Government Commercial Function guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

If this role sounds like something that you would be interested in, please click the link to apply or get in touch with Trevor Wilson at Trevor.Wilson@weareams.com

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".