Finance Manager

On behalf of the MOD , we are looking for a Finance Manager (Inside IR35) for a 12 month contract based in Corsham 2-3 days office attendance . The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad. The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD's customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management. The MOD's aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK's security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term. To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people, of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD. The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others. We are seeking an experienced Finance professional to provide financial management and business partnering support to a high-profile Service Owner area. This is a critical interim assignment focused on maintaining continuity of core financial services, delivering high-quality financial insight, and ensuring strong governance throughout the engagement. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting financial decision-making, providing accurate forecasting and management information, and ensuring compliance with financial controls and assurance requirements. As a Finance Manager your main responsibilities will be: Providing expert financial management and business partnering support across the Service Owner portfolio. Producing accurate forecasts, budgets and management information to support effective decision-making. Delivering clear and insightful financial advice to senior stakeholders. Maintaining strong financial controls, governance and assurance processes. Supporting approvals and investment decision processes with robust financial analysis. Leading or supporting year-end accounting activities and audit requirements. Identifying financial risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate actions. Working collaboratively with delivery, commercial and finance teams to achieve organisational objectives. Managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality outputs against fixed deadlines. Supporting knowledge transfer activities and contributing to a comprehensive handover for the returning post holder. PLEASE NOTE /SC/DV Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing