Job Description

Details

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Reference number

407789

Salary

59,690
(per annum, pro-rata), Plus an Additional Pay Allowance 3,000 for CCAB qualified accountants (or equivalent).
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Grade 7
B2

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MOD - Strategic Command

Type of role

Accountancy

Corporate Finance

Finance

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Corsham, South West England, SN13 9NR

About the job

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Job summary

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.


Watch our video to see what we do at Defence Digital!


Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here!


This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

We are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join us in a varied and fast paced role. Your responsibilities would include:

Acting as lead Finance Business Partner (FBP) for the New Style of Information Technology (NSoIT) programme within the Deployed and Interoperability Services (D&IS) delivery area. Serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), supporting live Defence operations and high-priority Five Eyes capabilities. Operating effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, providing critical finance leadership. Working collaboratively with project and commercial teams on high-value procurements. Leading the approval process for complex and frequent business cases, considered top priority across Defence. Overseeing financial planning and delivery for the NSoIT Programme--a Category A programme delivering secure ICS and Command & Control services for deployed forces. Leading and managing the NSoIT finance team to ensure delivery of all required financial outputs. Driving the completion of long-term planning submissions (Programme Cost Reviews [PCR] and Annual Budgeting Cycle [ABC]) including option costings aligned with strategic planning assumptions. Overseeing the construction and submission of the In-Year Budget and Forecast, coordinating monthly updates and commentary to meet review timetables. Maintaining robust financial controls and reconciliation procedures, ensuring accurate records of project accounts, asset delivery, and inventory data. Delivering strategic financial analysis and support to projects, including input to procurement decisions. Ensuring effective financial compliance and governance, including audit requirements, VFM analysis, affordability checks, and delegated financial concurrence. Providing strong leadership to ensure Value for Money (VFM) and effective resource management within the area of responsibility. Developing and delivering cost models to evaluate industry bids and provide robust financial evidence for approval processes.

Person specification

This role would suit an individual with:

Proven experience in leading and managing finance teams, including performance delivery and development. Ability to operate as a key member of a Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. Strong collaborative approach, with experience working closely with project and commercial teams to support joint outcomes. Significant experience acting as a Finance Business Partner in a complex, high-value programme or organisational context. In-depth knowledge of financial planning and delivery, including: + Programme Cost Reviews (PCR)
+ Annual Budgeting Cycle (ABC)
Experience managing complex business case approvals, providing high-quality financial input and challenge. Skilled in maintaining robust financial controls, including reconciliation, inventory management, and audit compliance. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial analysis, including support for major procurements and cost modelling. Strong understanding of financial governance and compliance frameworks, including: + Audit requirements
+ Value for Money (VFM) assessments
+ Affordability analysis

Qualifications

It is essential that you have:
CCAB or Equivalent (CIMA) Professional qualification


When submitting your CV, highlight your relevant career experience. In addition, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section and provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) demonstrating the following

essential criteria:

Experience communicating with and managing stakeholders; including evidence of delivering strategic financial support, analysis and briefing to senior staff in a fast moving and changing environment. Experience managing resource and ensuring that the financial and accounting system are functioning correctly at every level. Identifying efficiencies and innovative ways of working in the day to day environment. Experience implementing and managing robust compliance and governance framework including the discharge of effective financial reporting and audit requirements.

Qualifications

CCAB or Equivalent (CIMA) Professional qualification

Behaviours

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


Leadership Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 59,690, Ministry of Defence contributes 17,292 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Flexible working options- we understand the importance of adapting work to your life. Inclusion and diversity- our culture celebrates uniqueness and encourages collaboration of diverse thought. A pension scheme which secures your future. Generous annual leave- starting with 25 days and growing to 30 after just 5 years. Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to volunteer for military or emergency service reserve commitments. Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms You can read more here- Civil Service Employee Benefits , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)

Learning & Development

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. 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.


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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.


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.


MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey - We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
To apply please complete the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard, ensuring your CV highlights your relevance to the

essential criteria

that's listed within the Person Specification of the advert.


All applicants will also need to provide a personal statement

(max. 1250 words

) and it is vital that this includes evidence of the essential criteria (which is listed within the Person Specification). Each one will be assessed to determine your suitability to be invited to interview.


Please find below, a link to our video which gives you helpful tips and guidance on the CS Jobs application process:


Watch: How to apply on CS Jobs: Guide and Tips


At Interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:

Leadership Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace

If you are selected for an interview, it will be held via Teams. We will try and offer as much flexibility as we can, but it may not be possible to offer alternative dates for interviews or assessments.

Professional Framework Statement

This role is aligned to the Finance Competence Framework


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 resourcing. Within 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.

Artificial Intelligence

We encourage the use of technology to streamline the job application process. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be helpful in generating ideas, improving writing style, and increasing efficiency. However, it is essential that any content submitted as part of a job application is truthful, accurate, and a genuine reflection of the applicant's qualifications and experiences. Any use of AI should be supplementary to your own knowledge and abilities. Ultimately, the application should demonstrate your unique skills and suitability for the role. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.


The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.


The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.


The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .


As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.


Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.


Defence Digital 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 Defence Digital 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.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Defence Digital Talent Acquisition Team Email : UKStratComDD-HR-TalentAcqDel@mod.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.