Job summary

This role represents a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring Finance Professional to develop their career in Digital and Cyber delivery programmes, an expanding, high profile, high importance sector of Defence.�

Defence Digital Finance values professional qualities and qualifications in its team members who are actively encouraged and supported in developing professional skills and qualifications. Furthermore, colleagues entering these roles will have the opportunity to gain experience across the full range of Financial Management and Project Finance roles, further developing their range of expertise. Candidates embracing this powerful combination of experience and expertise have a fantastic opportunity to develop themselves and their careers.�

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.

We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cybersecurity at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.

Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD�s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.

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Person specification

This role will be essential in supporting the corporate finance services including planning, in-year management and project accounting.�

You will contribute to the effective and efficient running of governance, investment appraisals and financial reporting�supporting Defence Digital delivery.� This will include use of corporate financial systems and tools primarily provided through IBM and Oracle.�

Responsibilities:

Delivery of long-term strategic financial plans and budget management including advice on key choices Delivery of In-year expenditure within budgets and monthly forecasting including co-ordinating monthly submissions and analysis and management information packs in line with the review timetable. Ensuring accounts are robust, associated Project Account, asset delivery and inventory information is accurately maintained and reconciled, and reporting is delivered. Undertake reviews of Business Cases and financial accounting returns and processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure delivery of a robust compliance and governance framework including discharge of effective financial requirements, Value for Money (VFM) and affordability scrutiny, assurance, and financial concurrence within delegated authority. Effectively manage resources within area of responsibility to deliver VFM. Provision of Cost Models to support evaluation of industry bids and to provide robust evidence in support of financial approvals.

This is a highly visible role, and the successful candidate will be required to undertake key activities associated with supporting the wider finance team.�

When submitting your application, you should highlight your experience in line with the belowessential criteria:� � � �

An understanding of the principles of Finance and Accounting. Experience of application of budget management, governance, planning and other financial management techniques including reconciliation of monthly spend. Experience and knowledge of MS Excel and other Microsoft applications, as well specific financial management systems.�

For further information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the

Qualifications

Minimum Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)� Level 4 or equivalent, (such as CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting).� Please detail in your supporting statement or CV what equivalent qualifications you hold. Please note these should be current/in date.

Behaviours

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

Leadership Changing and Improving Working Together Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

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

FCF2 Financial Governance - Level 2 FCF4 In-Year Financial Management - Level 3

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes �10,223 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

We offer a generous total package to our employees which includes the following:

An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years� service Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King's birthday Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year Enhanced parental and adoption leave Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms Benefit Pension Scheme:�� Please see Benefits link for more info:

Equality and Diversity�

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It�s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we�re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore.

Professional Framework Statement�

Defence Digital operates an organisation model in which every individual belongs to a Government Profession. The successful applicant will be posted into one of the defined Government Professions on Standard Terms of Reference for the grade. Defence Digital reserves the right to move individuals between roles, within their allocated profession, to meet the needs of the business and in support of agile Defence Digital each profession is led by a Professional Head of Community who will lead professional development and support the Continuous Professional Development path for their group.

Learning & Development�

In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing:�

Learning and development tailored to your role Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD

Hybrid Working

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working.� This is a non-contractual arrangement where all employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity.� Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office will also count towards this level of attendance.� Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the vacancy holder (see advert for contact details).� This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.� The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.

Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities.� Throughout, the Command�s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD�s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command�s personnel and Trade Unions.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at .

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

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