Finance Improvement Manager

HM TREASURY; Darlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic finance professional to support the Government in enhancing finance processes and data design. This role offers the chance to influence at high levels within the Civil Service, providing a collaborative environment that promotes flexible working and inclusivity. As part of a dedicated team, you will lead initiatives to improve finance systems and share innovative practices across the government. If you are passionate about driving positive change and have a strong finance background, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years)

Flexible working patterns

Generous parental leave

Civil Service Pension

Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme

Rental Deposit Advance Scheme

Active staff networks

Qualifications

• Experience in finance technology change and transformation.
• Ability to translate complex finance information for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Act as GFF Finance Subject Matter Expert, overseeing finance process standards.
• Facilitate finance process communities for knowledge sharing and improvement.

Skills

Finance Subject Matter Expertise

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Education

CCAB, CIMA or equivalent finance qualification

Job description

Contract type: Permanent

Working Pattern: This post is available on a Full Time and Part time basis (Flexible working hours can be accommodated)

Location: Darlington (Feethams House)

Are you looking for an exciting new role, supporting Government embrace leading practice finance process and data design? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Team

The Strategy, Performance & Improvement Team is one of the central Government Finance Function (GFF) teams looking after nearly 10,000 finance professionals across government. GFF maintains a central library of standard processes to share, improve and drive efficiency in the delivery of finance services.

Our 15 person team is offering you the opportunity to help create positive and long-lasting change across finance function communities. Our role offers exposure across Whitehall, including the chance to work and influence at the highest levels of the Civil Service. The team prides itself on providing an encouraging working environment, which role models flexible working and inclusivity, with opportunities to build networks within the finance function and beyond.

About the Role

Key accountabilities:

1. To act as the GFF Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME), bringing your accounting and finance experience to bear, acting as asset owner for finance process and data standards as part of the Finance Standard GovS:006.
2. Facilitation of finance process & design communities to promote knowledge sharing, capability building around leading practice approaches and problem solving in relation to Finance systems/processes improvement and automation.
3. Establishing and facilitating a Central “Finance Innovation Group” forum with all 5 Shared Service Clusters to support targeted issue resolution on design queries, share the latest learning on leading practice systems design; and ensure divergence from leading practice is transparently reported on to Finance Leadership.
4. Keep an eye on the latest trends in finance improvement and new technologies, looking for opportunities to create valuable analysis and insights. Share these insights across government to encourage standard processes and help continuously improve the Finance Function.

For a full list of accountabilities, please follow the apply link.

About you

Our ideal candidate will hold a CCAB, CIMA or equivalent finance qualification, with experience of delivering or supporting finance technology change and transformation. You will have excellent communication skills, particularly translating complex finance information in an accessible way to influence a wide range of audiences. You’ll be able to collaborate effectively to foster diverse and effective working across teams, and lastly, will be able to anticipate and understand internal and external trends and practices and encourage and share innovative ideas.

About us

HM Treasury is proud of a diverse and inclusive work environment, committed to fairness and the promotion of equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from candidates who have not previously worked for the Civil Service, mid- and late-career changers with transferrable skills, people from all backgrounds and circumstances.

Some of the Benefits our people love!

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King’s birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing you to take up to an additional 2 days off each month.
• Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, compressed hours).
• Generous parental leave and adoption leave packages.
• A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27%
• Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances.
• A Rental Deposit Advance Scheme to help met the total costs of deposits for privately rented homes.
• A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity

For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at [e-mail]