Location
MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham
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.
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This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our Defence Digital team in a fast-paced and varied role, providing a wide range of corporate finance services. You will support delivery across planning, in-year budget management, financial governance, investment appraisal, and reporting for the New Style of Information Technology (NSoIT) programme – a critical programme delivering Information and Communication Services (ICS) to deployed Defence forces across all operational environments.
As the Finance Manager, you will lead a small finance team and operate as a key member of a Service Executive area responsible for supporting live operations and vital Five Eyes capability. You will work collaboratively with project, commercial, and operational stakeholders on complex business cases and high-value procurement activities. This is a high-impact role, offering exposure to Category A programmes and strategic defence priorities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of in-year budgeting and forecasting, coordinating monthly submissions and management information for Assistant Head and Deputy Head review.
* Support the production of long-term financial planning, providing insight on risk, assumptions, and investment options.
* Maintain robust accounts through effective General Ledger management, project accounting, asset and inventory tracking, ensuring full compliance with MOD policy and NAO standards.
* Prepare and support financial accounting returns and contribute to continuous improvement, including reviewing financial statements and audit file preparation.
* Produce and review business cases, including affordability analysis, VFM assessments, and financial concurrence within delegated authority; support IAC submissions and liaise with stakeholders.
* Lead and develop a small finance team to meet individual and organisational objectives, supporting the delivery of Defence Digital outputs.
* Analyse and review complex cost models to guide investment decisions and long-term planning, ensuring models meet scrutiny standards and are audit-ready.
Person specification
To be successful in this role you must have:
* Proven experience in a financial management role, ideally within a large-scale programme environment.
* Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and reporting.
* Experience in business case development and investment appraisal.
* Familiarity with financial governance, including audit and compliance processes.
* Ability to interpret and analyse complex financial data, models, and cost structures.
* Effective communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
* Leadership experience with the ability to develop and manage a small team.
Qualifications
* Desirable: AAT or 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:
* Proven experience in a financial management role, ideally within a large-scale programme environment.
* Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and reporting.
* Leadership experience with the ability to develop and manage a small team.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Leadership
* Changing and Improving
* Making Effective Decisions
* Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
* Financial Governance
* In year management
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 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 24th August 2025
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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