Finance Analyst
Government Digital Service
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 23rd September 2024
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Job summary
GDS exists to help government make brilliant public services that empower people in the UK. We work at the very centre of government to drive digital transformation, focused on users. We build and maintain common platforms, products and tools for others to use and create great public services that are accessible, inclusive and easy to use. We also work with departments to identify patterns, share learning and create change to make government more efficient.
Our teams are organised around delivering on our priorities. These are:
- making it easier for people to find what they are looking for on GOV.UK
- building common service platforms to make it simpler and cheaper to build quality digital services
- promoting agile, user-centred design practices both in the UK and across the world
Job description
The Finance Analyst will be part of the GDS Business Operations team, a central group that works across all of GDS and covers finance as well as business management activities.
You will work closely with and support senior and middle managers, such as the Head of Business Operations, Heads of Delivery and Product and both the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Manager within GDS.
As part of this team, you will be supported in your career development and have the opportunity to move laterally and widen your knowledge of digital, technology and data and associated professions.
As a Finance Analyst you’ll:
- manage the end to end income billing process for the Notify programme and other income streams. Communicate with customers, raise invoices as well as reviewing aged debt and processing write offs. Respond to any queries from customers, GDS team or senior management. Update the billing tracker and attend weekly meetings to provide updates on progress.
- advise on all finance and operational work for various programmes by ensuring all finances, resourcing, commercial needs, and procurement are delivered to a high standard.
- manage the end to end purchase-to-pay processes for the organisation. This includes raising of purchase orders, virtual credit cards, and management of subsequent invoices. Advise programmes and directorates on best practices and compliant payment routes.
- analyse all finance reports that come from the Cabinet Office, reconcile the reports and present the findings and take relevant actions to programmes/ directorates. Manage the end of month financial accruals and journal entries for respective directorates. Work in partnership with GDS and CO Finance colleagues to ensure this process runs smoothly.
- assist with the development and continuous improvement of all Business Operation processes, reviewing existing knowledge and recommending actions for new tools, standards and methodologies. Promote the use of these processes by the directorate(s). Furthermore, ensure lessons learned from programmes and directorates across the organisation are being effectively captured and actioned.
Person specification
Essential criteria:
- Fully AAT qualified, (part qualified AAT with relevant finance experience will also be considered) or part qualified with a CCAB body (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, ICAS) or CIMA
- Have sound knowledge and experience of financial and business management processes and controls, in particular income billing and recognition processes and accounting standards, purchase-to-pay and accrual recognition processes and standards, procurement and resourcing practices as well as a good understanding of operational delivery.
- Confident in communicating with stakeholders.
- Demonstrate experience in analysing management information, comfortable working with large datasets to identify patterns or themes and extracting the key data to provide valuable intelligence.
In addition, it would be an advantage if you possess the following skills:
- have experience of working in complex environments
- have an interest in working within an agile and/or digital environment
- are familiar with the public sector and government processes
Benefits
The benefits of working at GDS
There are many benefits of working at GDS, including:
- flexible hybrid working with flexi-time and the option to work part-time or condensed hours
- a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing by a day each year up to a maximum of 30 days
- an extra day off for The King’s birthday
- an in-year bonus scheme to recognise high performance
- career progression and coaching, including a training budget for personal development
- paid volunteering leave
- a focus on wellbeing with access to an employee assistance programme
- job satisfaction from making government services easier to use and more inclusive for people across the UK
- advances on pay, including for travel season tickets
- death in service benefits
- cycle to work scheme and facilities
- access to an employee discounts scheme
- 10 learning days per year
- volunteering opportunities (5 special leave days per year)
- access to a suite of learning activities through Civil Service learning
GDS offers hybrid working for all employees. This means that everyone does some working from home and also spends some time in their local office. You’ll agree to your hybrid working arrangement with your line manager in line with your preferences and business needs.
Any move to Government Digital Service from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Things you need to know
Selection process details
The standard selection process for roles at GDS consists of:
The standard selection process for roles at GDS consists of:
Application stage - CV and two application questions
As part of your application, you’ll be asked to submit an anonymised CV demonstrating your previous work history. It is essential that your CV meets the skills and experience listed in the person specification above.
You will also need to answer two application questions based on the person's specifications. Please note you will have up to 300 word limit per question which must be followed.
Failure to submit your CV and complete the application questions may result in your application being unsuccessful.
- Video Interview stage - The video Interview will be no more than 60 minutes.
Depending on how many applications we get, there might also be an extra stage before the video interview, for example a phone interview or a technical exercise.
In the Civil Service, we use Success Profiles to evaluate your skills and ability. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, increases performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. We’ll be assessing your technical abilities, skills, experience and behaviours that are relevant to this role.
For this role we’ll be assessing you against the following Civil Service Behaviours:
- working together
- changing and improving
- communicating and influencing
- delivering at pace
- managing a quality service
Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard may be considered for similar roles at a lower grade.
A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.
Recruitment Timeline ;
Every effort will be made to keep to the timeline but where this is not possible dates are subject to change
Role closes - Monday, 23rd September 2024
Sift will be commencing on Tuesday 24th September 2024
Panel Interview from Monday, 7th October 2024
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.
Other information:
Occasionally, business pressures, priorities or critical delivery may mean that we move you into a different team or work area within GDS. This will always be within the same grade and discipline within which you were hired, but does mean that your focus or objectives may shift in order to deliver GDS business.
You may be aware that there are plans for the Government Digital Service (GDS) & the Central Digital & Data Office (CDDO) to move into the Department of Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT). This move is to bring together the digital transformation of public services into one core department. The move itself will offer huge opportunities whilst allowing DSIT to lead the way and drive forward the new Government's digital agenda.
As the announcement is relatively new, we are awaiting more detailed information. Therefore, we encourage you to apply for this role, and will keep you informed with updated information throughout the application process.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : gds-recruitment@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
- Email : gds-recruitment@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : gds-recruitment@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
Further information
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission by email: info@csc.gov.uk Or in writing: Civil Service Commission, Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ.
