Job Description

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Reference number

429584
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Salary

56,745
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Grade 7###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

IUK - Information and Management Unit###

Type of role

Finance###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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

Location

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Swindon

About the job

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Job summary

Context:

We are seeking candidates with proven experience of working within a complex operational environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including Senior Management.


The role involves close collaboration with many staff across the UKRI business and cross Whitehall Departments; to provide robust support, advice and guidance on finance related matters and able to present to programme boards to guide effective financial management decisions.


We are looking for an individual with strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as the role requires regular engagement with a wide range of external stakeholders at senior and operational levels.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our team as a Senior Finance Business Partner. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a key role in supporting IUK deliver a portfolio of managed programmes for Other Government Departments (OGDs). Additionally, they will work to embed costing models to drive full cost recovery and drive improvements to standardise and systemise financial reporting to OGDs. The role works across a portfolio in a matrixed structure, supporting delivery of programmes to ensure that planning, governance, financial reporting, and stakeholder engagement are maintained at the high standards expected, while also enabling strategic alignment across the wider programme landscape.


The main purpose of this role is to provide senior-level leadership and technical financial expertise to support the business. Within our collaborative team environment, you will have the ideal platform to develop your leadership skills and establish strong relationships with senior policy directors. The experience and expertise you gain in this role will be invaluable for advancing your career. There will be frequent exposure to senior leadership and opportunities to contribute to multi-disciplinary projects of strategic significance.

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Job description

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Build an effective and 'trusted advisor' role with IUK and OGD senior management, through the provision of clear, objective, and timely advice, and ensure finance can positively influence BBSRC decision making. Ensure that external stakeholders and Programme Management Boards receive a high-quality financial service, offering advice and challenge to drive effective and timely decisions at operational, tactical and strategic levels, Provide financial planning support, modelling and proactively engaging with Programme directors to maintain a financially sustainable portfolio of programmes, Fulfil all other OGD assurance requirements in line with agreed MoUs, this will include NAO reviews and internal audit requirements. Develop business cases alongside policy leads for new investment proposals, Provide effective financial governance ensuring that appropriate delegation and regulatory structures are in place. Deputise for the Head of Finance for Net Zero and Managed Programmes, including supporting the wider IUK FBP team, to ensure that collectively the wider team meet its objectives, improves resilience, and shares best practice. ###

Person specification

Person Specification:

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential -

Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA), or equivalent experience (QBE). (S) Well-developed leadership, team management, organisational and motivational skills. (S&I) Effective interpersonal and influencing skills. (I) Ability to take a strategic view of financial issues. (I) Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present financial information effectively to non-finance staff. (S&I) Ability to build trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders, at all levels of an organisation and influence them with impact and professional credibility. (I) Experience of working strategically to balance the conflicting demands of multiple stakeholders whilst protecting the integrity and ownership of financial processes. (S&I) High level competency of IT systems and applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, with a focus on strong Excel skills. (S&I) Ability to provide insightful analysis on complex issues, communicating the key elements to effectively deliver projects and influence decision making at a strategic level. (S&I) Experience of financial management and management reporting for complex organisations. (S)

Desirable -

Working knowledge across a wide spectrum of accounting software, e.g., Oracle. (S) Experience of using Data and Analytical Software to interrogate large datasets. (S) Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards and Managing Public Money rules. (I) Experience of writing, or participating in the development of, business cases, particularly the financial cases. (S&I) Strong focus on proactivity, positive solutions, and continuous improvement. (I)

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 56,745, Innovate UK contributes 16,439 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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Selection process details

1st interview incl presentation


Interviews will either take place remotely via Teams or in person face to face.



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
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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
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.###

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 .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : recruitment@ukri.org Email : recruitment@ukri.org
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Recruitment team

* Email : recruitment@ukri.org