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On behalf of Government Commercial Function, we are looking for a Finance Manager (Capability) -  (Inside IR35) for a 6 month 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 Finance Manager (Capability) will oversee month end cycle, budgeting, forecasting, various internal submissions/returns for workforce planning for 3 other divisions within the CCP. The Finance Manager will work closely with the CCP internal teams, the Cabinet Office finance team, other GCF central teams, and occasionally external government departments and public bodies. The work is fast-paced, and the job holder will play a key role in ensuring the sound financial management of their areas.

Both roles have senior responsibilities (stakeholder engagement at senior level, providing ‘cover’ for the Deputy Head of Finance, and budget and forecast management) as well as transactional responsibilities (e.g. accounts payable, admin for any team internal returns etc). 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 (Capability) -  (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: Ability to create templates, analyse and reconcile large volumes of data, manage finance cycles, and provide high-quality finance business partnering services.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience in stakeholder management and using initiative to solve problems.

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, 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.

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 Functionguarantees 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.

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".

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