Introduction

Responsibilities include the provision of accurate management information and analysis providing business insights to enable CFO’s and Deputy Directors to make informed decisions.

Important

There are a number of roles available across the sub-specialisms of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Finance Business Partnering.

The Job

as well as the management of both short and long term financial forecasts using professional judgement to inform commentary on variance analysis, and the production of key financial statements,

You will be based out of the location listed above in the advert, however, DE&S and the SDA both support Smarter working, which empowers you to make decisions about when, where and how you work.

Responsibilities for Senior Qualified Accountant

The responsibilities of these posts will include, but not be limited to, the following:

* Produce key financial statements in order to compile the annual accounts
* Evaluate, review and ensure viable investment and spending options are presented, to robustly challenge any pre-conceived preferred options, referring disputed cases to higher authority
* Act as key support to the DE&S business areas to analyse, understand and report on financial performance against delivery schedules & targets, and provide a strategic level analysis of risks and opportunities, including mitigation options as appropriate, whilst supporting contract negotiations from a finance and accounting perspective
* Provides significant influence and commercial insight to operational business decisions, including supplier selection, on the basis of strategic analysis of financial and commercial sources of information
* Oversee the monthly financial forecasting process for the Delivery Team, including financial risk, and accurate and insightful commentary and variance analysis. Lead on the Financial input and information at forecast reviews to empower stakeholder decision making.
* Oversee the inventory audit process with external audits and internal teams; ensuring compliance with accounting boundaries for statement of accounts and review of audit risks
* Oversee the production, review and assurance of all aspects of the general ledger and key financial statements which are used to compile the annual accounts

Due to the secure nature of positions, some posts will be reserved for Sole UK nationals only.

What you will be assessed against

To be successful with your application you must demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

* Be a Fully Qualified Accountant with letters (CCAB, CGMA or equivalent) or hold an International equivalent
* Have extensive post-qualified experience and knowledge in financial and management accounting techniques
* Be able to demonstrate that you are an experienced leader, who can work on your own initiative and has had exposure to senior stakeholders

It will also benefit your application if you are able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:

* Have experience of working within large, complex organisations or Government.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competencies and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

* Financial Analysis, Management Information and Reporting
* Leading Financial Strategy
* Seeing the big picture
* Communicating and influencing

What’s in it for you?

You will receive a generous benefits package including market-leading employer pension contributions of between 26.6% and 30.3% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.

We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. We promote equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation.

About your team

Our Finance & Accounting teams ensure that DE&S meets its financial and management responsibilities for recording, communicating and driving financial performance. We are fundamental in ensuring the delivery of capability and capacity to the armed forces – and securing the best value for the taxpayer.