AMS PSR

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Finance Business Partner (Inside IR35) for a 12 month contract based London 1 day a week with some travel to other MOD locations.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

Commercial X is an initiative sponsored by 2nd Permanent Under Secretary, Director General, Commercial and Defence’s Chief Information Officer which addresses the disconnect between the Defence acquisition process and the pace at which digital and innovation markets move.

We have 3 primary goals: 

• To establish an enduring commercial team, skilled in the acquisition of digital and innovation capability at pace and deliver game-changing capability into the hands of our war fighters. 
• To increase the efficiency of the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle by 20%. 
• To increase the level of engagement between small and medium suppliers and Defence delivery teams.

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner who will work closely with the Commercial X Operations team, applying appropriate levels of financial control to day-to-day activities and supporting delivery of Commercial X’s ambition.

As a Finance Business Partner your main responsibilities will be:

• Finance Business Partnering activity providing advice and guidance to senior stakeholders
• Forecasting, validation, payments
• End to end finance controls
• Separate budgets need controlled
• Approving requisitions and creating Purchase Orders.
• Forecasting future spend and managing accruals.
• Matching invoices to services provided.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed financial records.
• Proactively identifying and resolving financial discrepancies.

Essential:

• Qualified/Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CCAB)
• Strong experience in regular financial processing tasks.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain organized and up-to-date records.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• SC Cleared or eligible and willing to go through SC Clearance

Desirable:

• Understanding of financial aspects of commercial engagements.
• Experience or visibility in the acquisition life-cycle.
• Defence (knows CP & F – oracle programme)? – Highly desirable
• Oracle

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, the MOD 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.

Armed Forces Covenant / Commitment

The MOD 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 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"