Assistant Finance Manager in London

On behalf of the Cabinet Office, we are looking for an Assistant Finance Manager for a 3-month contract working on a hybrid basis with an expectation of 1-2 days attendance in the London or Glasgow office. The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. It is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Developing a deep knowledge of diverse business areas, their needs and priorities and providing support and advice on financial matters.
• Providing analysis to support decision making and using benchmarking to highlight opportunities and add value.
• Assessing accounting implications and providing accounting advice in accordance with international financial reporting standards and central government accounting rules.
• Building financial and commercial awareness of non-finance staff within the business, for example working with business units to ensure correct financial processes are understood and followed.
• Overseeing the month end reporting process to ensure accurate submission of journals and other adjustments to maintain accuracy of the general ledger and reporting of the monthly forecast.
• Producing ad hoc analysis to support business units through fiscal events and annual business planning rounds.
• Working with business units to ensure evidence is available to support the National Audit Office’s interim and full year audits.

Essential

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

Desirable

• Strong Excel and data analysis skills combined with a clear understanding of how this should be applied for the benefit of the organisation.
• Some knowledge of how government finance works.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, the Cabinet Office encourages applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review.

Armed Forces Covenant

As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Cabinet Office welcomes applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge that this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs.