Finance Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK government agency in Southampton is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee budget management and financial performance for the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB). Responsibilities include supporting procurement, managing purchase orders, and providing administrative support. This role offers financial training, a competitive benefits package, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

8 bank holidays

Privilege day for King’s birthday

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets and financial forecasting.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Profile budgets and ensure proper funds allocation.
• Support contract administration for goods and services.
• Manage the end-to-end purchase order process.
• Liaise with requestors for invoice payments.
• Act as treasurer for MAIB financial tasks.
• Support administrative duties for the Head of Business.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Procurement policies

Administrative support

Job description

Do you have experience managing budgets and forecasting?

Are you resilient and able to work under pressure?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Based in Southampton, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) is an independent organisation within the Department for Transport. The Branch investigates accidents and incidents involving UK vessels worldwide and within UK territorial waters, aiming to improve maritime safety and prevent future accidents.

Joining our department offers many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to 30 days), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options promoting a healthy work-life balance

Learn more about working at the Department for Transport:

DfT roles: Department for Transport Careers

The postholder will play a key role in managing the MAIB. Responsibilities include providing finance management support, understanding procurement policies from purchase to pay, monitoring financial performance, maintaining financial systems, and analyzing data for senior management. The role also involves administrative support, such as setting up meetings and managing information.

This is a fast-paced environment with daily challenges, and financial qualifications and training will be provided.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Budget and Finance: Profiling budgets, ensuring funds are allocated properly, and producing monthly expenditure forecasts.
• Procurement: Supporting contract administration for goods and services.
• Purchase Orders: Managing the end-to-end process.
• Invoice Payment: Liaising with requestors, ensuring goods/services are delivered, and processing invoices promptly.
• MAIIF: Acting as treasurer, liaising with the Chief Inspector, paying invoices, and producing annual audit reports.
• Receipts: Ensuring payments made to the MAIB are deposited into the correct DfT bank accounts.
• Administrative Duties: Supporting the Head of Business with general administrative tasks.