Location
Corsham, South West England, SN13 9NR
About the job
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.
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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:
o Programme Cost Reviews (PCR)
o 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:
o Audit requirements
o Value for Money (VFM) assessments
o 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 followingessential 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
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)
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 27th July 2025
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below. #J-18808-Ljbffr