Senior Finance Officer

Government Property Agency; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Finance Officer responsible for managing cash flow and payroll processes. The successful candidate will prepare cash flow forecasts, report to the Cabinet Office, and support the Finance Services team in continuous process improvements. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in cash management systems like Oracle are required. Experience in an Estates/Property environment is desirable. The agency promotes diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Good experience of accounts payable, receivable, and cash management.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze financial data.
• Ability to develop productive relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cash flow forecasts and support the payment run process.
• Provide cash flow reports to the Cabinet Office.
• Support payroll and staff costs recording.

Skills

Accounts payable management

Accounts receivable management

Cash management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder relationship building

Microsoft Office skills

Experience in an Estates/Property environment

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Overview

The Senior Finance Officer is responsible for assisting the Finance Services team with the efficient and effective operation of cash management and payroll processes. The post holder will also ensure that GPA manages its cash balances effectively through checking transactions are accurately recorded, producing management information, and the production of timely and accurate cash flow forecasts. The post holder will contribute to GPA developing a culture of strong financial management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cash flow forecasts to support cash management, and support the payment run process
• Provide cash flow reports to the Cabinet Office to support the monthly group submission to HM Treasury
• Work with the Cabinet Office Treasury team in relation to funding requests
• Supporting the payroll and staff costs recording, ad‑hoc recharging and purchase to pay processes
• Support continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the function, delivering maximum value for the GPA and ensuring robust controls are in place
• Preparing and processing journals
• Act as contact for external and internal auditors of cash and associated controls
• Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness. Working with stakeholders, especially the Property Partner, to ensure key information is provided to aid robust forecasting.
• The post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as expected in relation to the role and grade

Qualifications

• Good experience of accounts payable, receivable and cash management
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret significant amounts of financial data
• Ability to develop productive relationships and effective networks with stakeholders across government organisations
• Good experience of systems and reporting e.g. Oracle
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work in a geographically dispersed team
• Experience in an Estates/Property environment (Desirable)

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. We are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.