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On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Finance Manager – Commercial X (Inside IR35) for a 6 months contract based 2-3 days a week in Corsham

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.

To do this we have an annual budget of almost £40 billion and a workforce comprising 193,000 people, almost 59,000 of whom are civilians. We currently manage more than £11 billion of spend every year.

Our work really matters; we offer engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services we provide. We employ people in many different roles and in many locations across the UK and abroad. We have jobs in policy, finance, HR, IS/IT, commercial and project management and all the types of jobs you would expect to find in a government department, or indeed in the private sector. We also employ doctors, dentists, teachers, police, fire service, quantity surveyors, and engineers to name a few. There are many opportunities to develop and progress both within MOD and across the wider Civil Service, whether you’re a permanent appointee or an interim.

Preparation and submission of the Commercial X Programme monthly forecast in collaboration with Programme Director.

As a Finance Manager – Commercial X your main responsibilities will be:

• Accurate and up-to-date Commercial X programme forecast.
• Accurate and up-to-date actual spend based on verification of invoices and receipting.
• Collation of accruals evidence in line with Finance standards.
• For programme & pathfinder resources:
• Maintenance of time tracker and approvals records.
• Validation of supplier invoice values against time approved.
• Engagement with resource providers to resolve queries.
• Tracking of forecast spend against funding received (DIF & self-funded resources) and ABL.
• PO values align with forecast spend.
• In collaboration with Programme Director and project staff prepare required Business and Commitment Cases.
• Complete assigned actions on Contract, Purchasing and Forecasting (CP&F).
• In collaboration with Finance colleagues, identify, document and agree internal processes and reporting required for the Commercial X enduring team to be compliant with corporate finance processes.
• (When agreed) Manage the Commercial X Operations in-year budget and submit requests for ongoing funding in future years.
• Provide advice and guidance to Commercial Officers and Finance teams across Defence regarding the financial implications of the application of Commercial X ways of working ensuring that acquisitions are compliant and maximise mutual benefit to the supplier and Defence
• Commercial X (finance-related) learning modules are aligned with agreed ways of working and are updated as required.
• New ways of working relating to financial aspects of the acquisition lifecycle are identified, developed and embedded into Commercial X
• Establish relationships with Finance teams across Defence to maximise adoption of Commercial X ways of working.
• Increase understanding of the rationale behind and ambition of, Commercial X amongst enabling functions across Defence

Essential:

• Qualified or part Qualified Accountant
• Background in Financial Management or Similar relevant experience
• Forecasting and Budgeting Skills
• Project Finance Tracking experience
• Good at explaining complex information
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong Stakeholder Management and Collaboration skills
• Willing and Eligible to be SC cleared

Desirable:

• Power BI
• MOD Experience

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 

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.