Strategic Finance Accountant

3 weeks ago

Swansea, City and County of Swansea, United Kingdom Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Full time

Position Overview

Are you a certified accountant with exceptional financial acumen and interpersonal abilities?

If so, we invite you to explore the rewarding career opportunities within the DVLA Finance team.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is a renowned executive agency under the Department of Transport, employing over 6000 professionals. We are responsible for collecting nearly £8 billion in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for His Majesty’s Treasury, managing an expenditure budget exceeding £500 million, and anticipating an income of over £600 million. As a Strategic Finance Accountant, you will be integral to the Strategic Finance Group, focusing on financial modeling and investment evaluations through collaborative partnerships to assist the organization in fulfilling its strategic goals and ensuring value for taxpayers.

Role Description

DVLA Finance offers a vibrant and innovative working environment. We embrace a modern approach to finance, promote flexible working arrangements, and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth within a dynamic team of approximately 140 full-time equivalents.

Our mission is to be central to decision-making processes, delivering both insights and foresight. We pride ourselves on being experts in our domain, offering professional services to our clients and stakeholders. Our operations are supported by robust governance and assurance frameworks that enhance our services while adapting to technological advancements, regulatory changes, and customer expectations.

We are seeking a qualified senior accountant to join the Finance Procurement & Investment Support Team within our Finance and Assurance Services Directorate (FAS) to help realize this vision. You will gain an in-depth understanding of our operations, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across various disciplines to drive our agenda forward.

Key Responsibilities

This role primarily focuses on Financial Modeling and Investment Appraisal through effective business collaboration.

As a member of the Finance Procurement & Investment Support Team, you will lead efforts to provide expert guidance, support, and critical analysis on Procurement and Project Business Cases.

The DVLA is committed to helping staff reach their full potential and will work with you to identify areas for development. You will receive support to become a subject matter expert on the Treasury Green Book and other investment appraisal guidelines.

Your main duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Acting as a subject matter expert on financial regulations.
  • Providing expert advice on the formulation of business cases in accordance with the Five Case Model, including financial and economic considerations and suitable investment appraisal techniques (such as DCF, NPV, and BCR); advising on affordability and value for money.
  • Engaging in Business Partnering, collaborating with key stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts to gather data for business case cost models.
  • Supporting efficiency initiatives (including for Spending Reviews) by identifying savings within business cases.
  • Serving as a Centre of Excellence / Subject Matter Expert for the financial components of both Project and Procurement business cases, particularly regarding economic and financial aspects.
  • Providing assurance to the Finance Director and Accounting Officer that decisions align with all relevant financial controls and delegated authority.
  • Preparing Investment documents for presentation at pertinent Board meetings and attending those meetings as necessary.

For additional information about the role, please refer to the attached role profile.

Additional Information

Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, and job-sharing candidates. Full-time roles at DVLA consist of 37 hours per week. Part-time and/or flexible working arrangements may also be available based on business needs. If you have specific working requirements, please reach out to the vacancy holder prior to applying to ensure compatibility with the role's requirements.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will demonstrate experience in:

  • Developing and evaluating investment appraisals and business cases.
  • Creating and assessing financial models.
  • Conducting detailed reviews of assumptions, costs, evidence, and benefits included in investment appraisals and business cases.
  • Applying best practices in a proportionate and value-adding manner.
  • Exhibiting strong Business Partnering, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels, fostering collaborative working throughout the Agency.
  • Utilizing advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Applicants should be a CCAB or equivalent Member, capable of understanding high-level plans and recognizing the long-term implications for business areas. You should be able to lead the development of financial analyses, models, or reports and present findings effectively. You will provide financial guidance and work independently, meeting tight deadlines while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Due to the dynamic nature of our business, vacancies may arise at any time. Therefore, this campaign may create a reserve list to meet future demand, which will be maintained for a period of 12 months.

Memberships

CCAB or equivalent.

Behaviors

We will assess candidates against these behaviors during the selection process:

  • Collaborative Working
  • Effective Decision-Making

Benefits

Joining our esteemed Civil Service provides access to a wide array of excellent benefits, including:

  • Top-tier learning and development tailored to your role.
  • A flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
  • Generous employer contributions to your chosen pension scheme.
  • 25 days of annual leave, increasing by one day each year up to a maximum of 30 days pro rata.
  • Access to a staff discount portal.
  • 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential support and advice.
  • A hybrid working model, where staff will spend a minimum of 60% of their time in the office each month, with flexibility based on business and individual needs.

Explore the numerous opportunities and exceptional benefits of working at DVLA for further information.

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