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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provided pay range
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DWP is looking to fill 6 roles across Finance Group.
We have a complex and engaging stakeholder network in our organisation. Our Finance Business Partners develop a strategic understanding of our financial position, using their interpersonal skills to develop great working relationships with budget holders from across the organisation as well as key contracted provision suppliers. You will join our organisation delivering partnering to one of many contracts that we support.
We support with the mitigation of risk, providing advice, guidance and challenge, highlighting opportunities which consider the political and economic landscape.
We prepare reports for presentation to HM Treasury and develop business cases for new initiatives.
You’ll use management information packs to showcase the financial position and future year plans. We produce analysis to support strategic decision making for services and entities with a total expenditure of over £9bn annually.
You’ll be responsible for financial modelling and supporting complex business cases as well as providing financial assurance to commercial and procurement exercises, analysing both affordability, accuracy and value for money.
You may also be responsible for line managing a team of Finance Business Partners, leading and advising on technical accounting treatment and alignment with Departmental policy.
Our role is to ensure that the Department’s funding and performance position is managed and communicated effectively to support senior decision making.
DWP are part of the wider Government Finance Function and information on the types of roles and skills needed in this role and to progress can be found in the Finance Career Framework.
Person specification
A strong candidate for this role should be able to demonstrate the following Essential Criteria.
* A track record of supporting good decision making through high quality analysis, adding insight to financial data.
* The ability to challenge, influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders, demonstrating excellent communication skills.
* Application of professional accountancy standards, financial policies and controls within a complex public or private sector environment.
* Ability to help the business deliver its objectives, providing coaching and guidance on financial matters.
* Evidence of dealing with competing priorities whilst maintaining day to day activities and working to tight deadlines.
* A track record of working in the finance sector.
This role is open to CCAB / CIMA qualified accountants or part-qualified accountants who are still studying. Please note the higher rate of pay is only available upon full qualification.
Qualifications
You must hold a full chartered level, or be studying for a professional qualification awarded by a UK-recognised accountancy body: CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland.
Alongside your salary of £42,614, Department for Work and Pensions contributes £12,345 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:
* Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.
* Generous annual leave – at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (pro–rata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave.
* Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme.
* Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly).
* Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 year’s continuous service.
* Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes.
* An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Women’s Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Analyst, Accounting/Auditing, and Finance
* Industries
Government Administration
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