LocationThis position is based at RCJ LONDON, WC2A 2LLAbout the jobJob descriptionRole title:Senior Finance Manager (Assurance and Controls)Team/Directorate:BST Finance – Corporate ServicesOverview of the Judicial OfficeThe Judicial Office (JO) reports to, and is accountable, to the Lady Chief Justice (LCJ). It was established in 2006 to provide support to the LCJ and to the wider judiciary in upholding the rule of law and in delivering justice impartially, speedily and efficiently, following the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.In addition, we support, and are accountable to, the Senior President of Tribunals, whose responsibilities extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland.The JO is an interesting and unique place to work. Everything we do is in support of upholding the independence and impartiality of the judiciary. We work closely with HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and others across Government as well as with the legal professions.We are an Arm’s Length Body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. This creates an interesting and complex environment in which to work where we agree our priorities with the senior judiciary and receive our funding to deliver them from the Ministry of Justice. The Judicial Office has been through a period of significant growth resulting from an expansion of our remit and responsibilities.See JO staff talk about working here: https://design102.wistia.com/medias/uhgtmbtnlvOverview of the teamOverview of Business Support Team.The Business Support Team sits at the centre of the Judicial Office with a broad corporate portfolio that includes responsibility for the departmental budget.The team is led by the Chief of Staff and provides a wide range of support, advice, assurance and services for Judicial Office staff and to the Judicial Office Management Board. This includes accommodation, health and safety, people survey, staff engagement, business continuity, learning and development, people services, risk management, financial planning and budget management and forecasting. The team also work closely with specialist teams in the wider Ministry of Justice and Whitehall.The growth of the Judicial Office has resulted in a larger and more complex budget and the Finance Team is lead by a qualified finance professional.Hybrid Working RequirementThis position is eligible for hybrid working (current minimum requirement for time spent at base location is 60%, which is subject to business requirements).Summary of the roleThe role is responsible for building strong relationships and understanding your business area, supporting the business at an appropriate level. Communicating financial advice, challenge and support. Ensuring that financial reporting is accurately completed both within corporate reporting systems and for input of accounting entries to support decision making.Responsibilities includeLeading/coaching a team of 2 Finance Manager and an assistant finance manager. Overseeing the production of timely and accurate reports. Improving efficiencies, and standardising directorate reporting.Provide clear and robust strategic financial advice to JO stakeholders to ensure that the complete view of accounts is up to date. Working closely with the JO Directorates to ensure month end deadlines are met and variance analysis has relevant commentary and clear explanation of the risks, pressures or opportunities.Promote strong working relationships both within the Finance team, corporate services, JO Directorate and MOJ.Coordinate responses to MOJ/JOMB commissions in yearly financial planning, and three-year view, completing templatesStrong understanding of Government processes and assurance. Identifying spending controls/thresholds in MOJ financial control framework. Review spend categories which override and require HMT approvalMonthly forecasting, ensuring the latest information is captured in Hyperion the primary budget system.Completion of Monthly Returns into MOJProvide advice and support to JO staff on financial controls, completion of business cases, also navigate Commercial controlsDevelop And embed approach to counterfraudResponsibilities, Activities and Duties:Managing a team of three, ensuring the accuracy of the management accounts, and the production of timely and accurate reports into JO Management Board and MOJ.Coordinate month end reporting ensuring and validating commentary. Variance analysis across the FTE/Paybill and Directorates staying in the allowable 1% threshold spend.Manage the budget and monthly forecasting to ensure that Hyperion (finance system) is relevant.Capturing the latest Risks/Pressures and OpportunitiesRegular meetings with Finance contacts within the JO Directorates to improve the quality of reporting.Work with Finance BP and Commercial Lead on Financial Planning and Budget Allocation. Building transparency in JO Directorate costs and consolidating this into the JO Financial plan.Coordination of responses to Commission in MOJ/ Policy templates to tight deadlinesWork with Finance BP and Commercial lead to conduct budget analysis that inform advice and assurance to the Chief ExecQuality assurance. Ensure compliance of MOJ Financial control framework and processes thresholds and exemptions. Apply this effectively to the JO, reviewing internal processes and systems with approval spending limits to have an audit trail.Provide advice and support to JO staff on financial controls, processes, business cases and navigating financial controlsProvide budget data for Quarterly Finance meeting with MOJFTE/Paybill oversee the Forecast and work closely with the People teamReview and update Finance user guide, and associated internet pages.Support other financial areas to build capacity and understandingProvide operational support to the business on counter fraud mattersOversee the training and development of the JO Finance teamEssential Knowledge, Experience and SkillsBreadth of finance experience in Government incl month end reporting, and finance systems.Have managed/lead a teamAbility to communicate effectively with other Internal teams and stakeholders, and at different levels of seniority with Finance and non-Finance peopleGood Organisation and Planning skills, must meet deadlinesGood excel skills in user friendly ReportPositive energy in motivating the team and supporting their training/ development needs.Desirable Knowledge, Experience and Skills Self-starter, and highly motivatedAble to work independently to get the job done.Part qualified/ finalist (CIMA/CCAB/ACCA) would be good and/or looking to study towards a relevant finance qualificationBehaviours (for Recruitment/Success Profiles):Leadership (lead)Communicating and InfluencingMaking effective DecisionsDelivering at paceAssessment process at application CV RequiredStatement of suitability (500 words)We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on the application formLeadershipCommunicating and influencingAssessment process at interviewBehaviour and strength Questions and technical skillsExamples of managing a team, as well as Business partneringFinance Functional Framework. In year Financial Management.Security clearance required:CTCPlease note:Central Government policy dictates that applicants for National Security Clearance must be a resident in the UK for these minimum periods:CTC - 3 yearsSC - 5 yearsDV - 10 yearsPerson specificationPlease refer to Job DescriptionBehavioursWe''ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:LeadershipCommunicating and InfluencingMaking Effective DecisionsDelivering at PaceBenefitsAlongside your salary of £49,325, Ministry of Justice contributes £14,289 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Access to learning and developmentA working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balanceA working culture which encourages inclusion and diversityACivil Service pensionwith an employer contribution of 28.97%Annual LeavePublic HolidaysSeason Ticket AdvanceApply before

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