Finance Team Leader

Job summary

We work for a secure and prosperous United Kingdom with global reach and influence. We will protect our people, territories, values and interests at home and overseas, through strong armed forces and in partnership with allies, to ensure our security, support our national interests and safeguard our prosperity.

CSOC builds on the strong foundations of Strategic Command, reshaped to unite Defence’s cyber and specialist capabilities under a single, military command alongside the Royal Navy, British Army and the Royal Air Force – acting as the UK’s fourth Military Command.

The Operations Finance Team lead position will be responsible for managing a busy and dynamic business area which provides direct support to live CSOC operations.

Due to the nature of the role, applications are only accepted from Sole UK nationals only.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

The Finance Team Lead will be responsible for the financial section of a small, fast paced, business area within MODs Cyber & Specialist Operations Command.

Specific responsibilities for the Finance Team Leads are as follows:

• Day-to-day management of operational finances as well as future operational planning and review.
• Creation and maintenance of financial capabilities for CSOC and when required, wider MOD. Considering and pioneering the use of new financial procurement methods alongside MOD and HMG Financial Policy and Procedures.
• Risk management in relation to Anti Money Laundering and Fraud legislation.
• Ensuring 1st line Financial assurance, including review and reconciliation of all variable expenditure.
• Supporting external audit and assurance processes.
• Liaison across the wider operational business area, as the team lead for the finance section as well as liaison across the wider MOD finance function.
• External public and private sector partner engagement
• Line management of the HEO Finance Accounts Manager

Person specification

Personal statements and CV’s will be used at sift stage, to evaluate candidates meeting the essential criteria. Only those that meet the essential criteria will progress to have behavioural competence evaluated.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• UK Law Enforcement financial crime experience, specifically demonstrable experience of financial investigation or financial Intelligence, with College of Policing PIP 2 accreditation.
• Demonstrable understanding of Money Laundering Reporting processes.
• Full UK Driving Licence

And, Or:

• UK Government experience working in a Non-Standard specialist finance team.
• Strong understanding of Government accounting concepts and processes including monthly accounting procedures.
• Experience with audit and assurance and financial risk management.

Desirable:

• Current DV security clearance.
• Awareness of Government and MOD procurement processes and the relationship between Finance and Commercial teams in support of procurement
• Practitioner experience with MOD procurement systems and methods including CP&F and ePC Low Value Purchase

The successful candidate will support these skills and experience with:

• Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organisational skills and an ability to work with multiple stakeholders across a range of seniority and industry
• Strong IT skills, including word processing, Power Point and Excel
• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to follow strict operating procedures, maintain professional standards to the highest level
• Ability to work both in isolation and within a wider team, leading and developing high performing individuals

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be required to work in London 5 days per week - except for routine travel required for the role, which may be required as often as weekly with overnight stays. The post holder will usually undertake this travel (and subsequent representation of MOD) alone with limited organisational support, requiring a significant amount of personal responsibility and extremely high levels of integrity.

Licences

UK Full Driving Licence

Behaviours

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

• Changing and Improving
• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service

Technical skills

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

• Specialist Risk Management knowledge in relation to Money Laundering reporting and Fraud risk.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• 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%

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.

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