AMS PSR

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Finance Manager (Inside IR35) for a 6 months contract based Hybrid Working (2/3 days pw week in Corsham and remaining WFH)

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.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be eligible ad willing to undergo these checks.

The main duties and responsibilities on the Finance Manager would be:

• Manage the delegated budget.
• Ensure compliance with Finance and Procurement policies.
• Provide Procurement advice.
• Manage finances, assets and payroll reconciliation.
• Identify and gain agreement for measures to deliver budget efficiencies through cost-savings, re-allocation of financial resources or external sourcing of services.
• Ensure regular reviews of expenditure take place.
• Assist and support budget holders to scrutinise their own budgets.
• Production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts, forecasts and budgets.
• Advanced use of Excel spreadsheets.

Essential:

• Background in Financial Management or Similar relevant experience
• Forecasting and budgeting skills
• Good at explaining complex information
• Improvement of processes
• Cost Modelling Experience
• Supplier engagement
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong Stakeholder Management and Collaboration skills

Desirable:

• Power BI
• MOD/Defence 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.