HMRC - Strategic Financial Planning Lead (Cost Optimisation)

1 month ago

Manchester, United Kingdom HM Revenue and Customs Full time

Job summary

Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it�s really like to work at HMRC.

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Are you experienced in analysing spending submissions and looking at overall total cost of ownership?�

Do you feel confident interrogating and challenging financial data to gain meaningful insights?�

Have you thought about a financial career within the Civil Service?�

Well, our Strategic Financial Planning lead role could be for you��
As a Strategic Financial Planning Lead, you will be responsible for supporting the Cost Optimisation of CDIO�s operations, developing and overseeing a cost reduction plan, and overseeing the automation of various CDIO reporting and management activities.�

Your expertise will be invaluable in supporting the identification and management of risks and opportunities, and the delivery of efficiencies to enable CDIO to live within its allocations and maximise Value for Money. You will also support the broader Financial Planning team objectives of undertaking 5-year rolling financial planning, including contributing towards Spending Review submissions and serve as the subject matter expert for specific areas. �
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You will ensure rigorous interrogation and challenge of financial and non-financial data, conducting detailed analyses to provide meaningful insights. You will prepare comprehensive reports and templates for data collation and submission, supporting cost reduction initiatives. In undertaking this work you will develop close working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the Department, including with a range of specialist functions and experts including IT, Delivery, Commercial and Central Finance. �
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As part of the wider CDIO Finance leadership team, you will need to build a culture that focusses on exceptional delivery through excellent relationship management skills and a deep understanding and awareness of business priorities.

Job description

The Strategic Financial Planning Lead (Cost Optimisation) role plays a pivotal role in supporting HMRC's financial planning, supporting the Cost Optimisation of CDIO�s operations, the development of cost reduction plans and in overseeing the automation of various reporting processes. �
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This position is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of financial data, analysis, and insights, to inform strategic decision-making across the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, finance teams, and stakeholders to drive financial transparency, accountability and operational excellence.

Person specification

Responsibilities

As the Strategic Financial Planning Lead (Cost Optimisation), you will be responsible for:

Leading, managing and developing a diverse team of professionals, and wider CDIO Finance leadership.Leading on Staff Time Activity Recording ( / Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), including overview of hosting and licences.Leading on Cost Optimisation approaches and embedding these in ways of working across the CDIO Finance function.Overseeing the development of a cost reduction programme (tracking agreed initiatives and leading on new projects).Lead on the Automation of both CDIO tools and wider HMRC activities.Maintaining ongoing lists of risks & opportunities (both performance impacting and other).�

Essential Criteria

Accountancy qualification (CCAB or equivalent).Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong financial modelling abilities.Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.�

Desirable Criteria��

Experience in a similar Cost Optimisation or analysis role.Knowledge of relevant financial software and tools.Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills.Exceptional communication and presentation skills.Adaptability to change and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.�

Behaviours

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

Making Effective DecisionsSeeing the Big PictureCommunicating and InfluencingDelivering at Pace

Technical skills

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

Financial skills principles

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �54,439, HM Revenue and Customs contributes �14,698 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.

We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.

Pension�- We make contributions to our colleagues� Alpha pension equal to at least 27% of their salary.Family friendly policies.Personal support.Coaching and development.

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