Finance Business Partner

3 months ago

Sheffield, United Kingdom Department for Work and Pensions Full time

Job summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is one of the largest Departments in Whitehall, managing the delivering of benefit payments to citizens totalling over �200bn annually. As a Finance Professional in Government, your role is to protect public funds and add value through finance assurance activities.��

This is a fantastic opportunity for fully qualified accountants to join the Financial Management and Partnering Directorate. This Directorate brings together, Finance Business Partners, Strategic Finance Advisors and Resource Modellers/Analysts into teams which are aligned to DWP Director Generals.�

Financial Management and Partnering is a very dynamic area to work in. It has a strong track record of success, helping anyone looking for strategic insight and career progression. It is a great platform for developing and enhancing skill sets for a career in DWP Finance and provides an opportunity to work closely with Senior staff�across the organisation.�

Successful candidates will be posted to an on the Departmental Consolidation and Partnering Team or in a Finance Business Partner role supporting a specific area within the department.�

Places for Growth

Please note we are restricted to the number of roles that are available in London. Our positions will be offered in strict merit order based on location selections. Once all London roles have been filled, we will no longer be able to offer any further roles in this location.� We will also apply this rationale to any reserve lists held in the event of future.

The roles available will be based in

Birmingham 3 Arena Central, Bridge Street, Birmingham B1 2AX.Leeds � Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7UA.Manchester � 2 St Peter�s Square, Manchester, M2 3AA.Newcastle � Benton Park View, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE98 1BA.Sheffield � Hartshead Square , Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2FDLondon � Caxton House, London, SW1H 9NABlackpool-Peel Park, Brunel Way, Blackpool, FY4 5ES

Job description

Financial Management & Partnering Directorate is responsible for financial consolidation, reporting and planning, together with supporting commercial and procurement exercises across our organisation.�

In addition to the Financial Management & Partnering directorate, Finance Group comprises the following directorates, Financial Control & Policy, Systems Development & Design, Strategic Finance and Payments, Banking & Shared Services, Business Strategy, Contract Management & Partner Delivery, Commercial, Risk and Security and Data Protection.�

We have a complex and engaging stakeholder network in our organisation. Our Finance Business Partners develop a strategic understanding of our financial position, using their interpersonal skills to develop great working relationships with budget holders from across the organisation as well as key contracted provision suppliers. We support with the mitigation of risk, providing advice, guidance and highlight opportunities which consider the political and economic landscape.�

We prepare reports for presentation to HM Treasury and develop business cases for new initiatives. You�ll produce monthly management information packs to showcase forecast movements, and their impact on in year and future year plans.�We produce analysis (for example actual vs. forecast) to support strategic decision making for services and entities with a total expenditure of over �9bn annually.

You�ll be responsible for Financial modelling and writing complex business cases as well as providing financial assurance to commercial and procurement exercises, analysing both affordability and value for money. Our role is to ensure that the Department�s funding and performance position is managed and communicated effectively to support senior decision making.

DWP are part of the wider��and information on the types of roles and skills needed in this role and to progress can be found in the�.

Hybrid working

This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need, but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

This role can only be delivered from the UK.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

A strong candidate for this role should be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria in the answers to the questions on the application form.�

Lead Criteria -The ability to work effectively with and influence senior stakeholders, demonstrating excellent communication skills.�Hold a full chartered level professional qualification awarded by an IFAC recognised accounting body for example ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or ICAEW, and to hold full membership of that body. Full details around eligibility can be found here Evidence of improving and enhancing finance processesA track record of supporting good decision making through high quality analysis�Application of professional accountancy standards within a complex public or private sector environmentEvidence of ability to deal with competing priorities whilst maintaining day to day activities and working to tight deadlines

Qualifications

You must hold a full chartered level professional qualification awarded by a UK-recognised accountancy body: CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS and Chartered Accountants Ireland.

Memberships

You must hold a full chartered level professional qualification awarded by a UK-recognised accountancy body: CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS and Chartered Accountants Ireland. In addition we accept applications from candidates with a chartered level international qualification where a reciprocal agreement exists with the ICAEW or where the criteria of the ICAEW Pathways programme are met. More information on ICAEW membership agreements can be found via the Members of other bodies via the a z , ICAEW. Your membership of one of these institutes must be up to date and active. Please note that membership of AAT or other technician level qualifications does not satisfy the qualification criteria. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualification criteria you should confirm with our recruitment team before proceeding with your application.
If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide evidence of both your qualification status and live membership.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Communicating and InfluencingManaging a Quality ServiceDelivering at PaceMaking Effective Decisions

Benefits

Alongside your salary, the Department for Work and Pensions contributes towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.�

We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.Generous annual leave � at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (pro�rata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave.Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme.Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly).Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 year�s continuous service.Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes.An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Women�s Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.

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