Assistant Finance Manager

Public Sector Resourcing • London Britain Township, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cabinet Office is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager for a three-month contract, working on a hybrid basis with an expectation of attending the London or Glasgow office one to two days per week. The role can only be performed within the UK. The position is inside IR35 and falls within the scope of Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation.

The role supports diverse business areas by providing financial advice, analysis and decision support. It includes advising on accounting implications in line with international financial reporting standards and central government accounting rules; strengthening non-finance staff’s financial and commercial awareness; overseeing month-end reporting, journals, adjustments and monthly forecast reporting; providing ad hoc analysis for fiscal events and annual business planning; and supporting evidence gathering for National Audit Office interim and full-year audits. SC clearance is essential, with candidates required to be willing and eligible to undergo checks.

Requirements

• Public sector experience.
• SC clearance is essential; candidates must be willing and eligible to undergo checks.
• ERP system experience.
• Excel skills.
• CCAB qualified or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience working as an assistant finance business partner.
• High competence in budget management, planning, forecasting and risk identification, with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed communication, presentation and relationship-management skills, including the ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Credibility with senior colleagues and stakeholders, with the ability to influence decision-making.
• Excellent technical accounting skills across a wide range of financial disciplines and the ability to apply them effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Strong Excel and data analysis skills, with a clear understanding of how to apply them for the organisation’s benefit.
• Some knowledge of how government finance works.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of diverse business areas, their needs and priorities, and provide support and advice on financial matters.
• Provide analysis to support decision-making and use benchmarking to identify opportunities and add value.
• Assess accounting implications and provide accounting advice in accordance with international financial reporting standards and central government accounting rules.
• Build financial and commercial awareness among non-finance staff, including helping business units understand and follow correct financial processes.
• Oversee month-end reporting to ensure accurate submission of journals and other adjustments, maintain general ledger accuracy, and report the monthly forecast.
• Produce ad hoc analysis to support business units through fiscal events and annual business planning rounds.
• Work with business units to ensure evidence is available for the National Audit Office’s interim and full-year audits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed