Flexible working: due to its sensitive nature this role is office-based and home-working
We value a good work-life balance and offer part-time (minimum 4
Full time hours are
MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to
analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including
Our finance teams keep our internal spending on-track, which makes them critical to our
The Finance Manager role is very varied, and we currently have opportunities
across several office-based teams. Financial Analysis
One area you could join is our Financial Analysis team. As a Finance Manager here, you’ll lead a
team and produce monthly financial reports that meet the needs of budget holders. prepare, interpret and present in-year financial information and hold regular review
Because you care about getting things right, you’ll ensure our financial information is
You’ll keep strong data controls, advise on the correct treatment of
complex transactions and make sure assets and leases are properly accounted for. provide thoughtful financial analysis, helping colleagues understand variances, risks and
mitigation, and you’ll conduct deep dives and financial modelling when issues need more
for the National Audit Office and supporting the breakdown of budgets for the new
financial year.
Your leadership will shape the team’s experience and performance. Using your coaching skills, you’ll
help the team grow in confidence and capability.
Strategic Finance
You might instead join our Strategic Finance team. major financial decisions and governance. products that support planning for fiscal events, working closely with your counterpart in
the His Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) Spending Team and building a strong understanding of
You’ll regularly work with senior stakeholders, helping
In Strategic Finance, you’ll bring together contributions from across the organisation, help
resolve issues and ensure everything is ready for major financial milestones. ownership of key strategic work, translate financial data into clear, meaningful insights,
and guide other finance functions on HMT priorities. senior civil servants and ministers, provide timely analysis and presentations, respond to
ad-hoc enquiries, and support your team through warm, confident leadership.
There are many different areas in the finance function you could join or explore during
Find out more about these roles on our Finance careers page.
You’ll also bring demonstratable finance
collaboratively, enjoy solving problems as part of a team, and are skilled at building strong
a passion for finance and aptitude for figures and spreadsheets.