Location

This position is based at RCJ LONDON, WC2A 2LL

About the job

Job description

Role title:

Senior Finance Manager (Assurance & Controls)

Team/Directorate:

BST Finance – Corporate Services

Overview of the Judicial Office

The 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 & 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.

Overview of the 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 & safety, people survey, staff engagement, business continuity, learning & development, people services, risk management, financial planning and budget management & forecasting. The team also work closely with specialist teams in the wider Ministry of Justice and Whitehall.

Hybrid Working Requirement

This 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 role

The 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 include

• Leading/coaching a team of 2 Finance Manager and an assistant finance manager. Overseeing the production of timely & accurate reports. Improving efficiencies, & 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 templates
• Strong understanding of Government processes and assurance. Identifying spending controls/thresholds in MOJ financial control framework. Review spend categories which override and require HMT approval
• Monthly forecasting, ensuring the latest information is captured in Hyperion the primary budget system.
• Completion of Monthly Returns into MOJ
• Provide advice & support to JO staff on financial controls, completion of business cases, also navigate Commercial controls
• Develop And embed approach to counterfraud

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Breadth of finance experience in Government incl month end reporting, & finance systems.
• Have managed/lead a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with other Internal teams & stakeholders, and at different levels of seniority with Finance and non-Finance people
• Good Organisation & Planning skills, must meet deadlines
• Good excel skills in user friendly Report
• Positive energy in motivating the team and supporting their training/ development needs.
• Desirable Knowledge, Experience and Skills Self-starter, and highly motivated
• Able 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 qualification

Behaviours (for Recruitment/Success Profiles):

• Leadership (lead)
• Communicating & Influencing
• Making effective Decisions
• Delivering at pace

Security clearance required:

• CTC

Benefits

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

Application details

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