Finance Operations- Full and part time

Job Description

The Finance Directorate is at the heart of the organisation, enabling them to operate and deliver its five core priorities. We implement policy and deliver public-facing services, internal operations, projects and programmes and statutory commitments, whilstprotecting value for money, ensuring transparency, and managing risks.Client DetailsThe FCDO pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UKs security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our internationalpartners.Description Responsibilities We all have a responsibility to embrace the changes of the FCDO as it transforms, building the culture we want to see and delivering our cultural statement in how we Lead and behave towards others; how we make decisions and how we get the job done is everyonesresponsibility.Providing leadership, ensuring pensions are paid accurately, timely, and the risks associated in delivering the pensions service are within FCDO risk appetite.Supporting senior engagement with our banking partner in the delivery of the FCDOs pension commitment and managing the contractual relationship.Working with the Financial Accounting team to fully support the annual review process with National Audit and the delivery of the FCDOs Annual Accounts.Overseeing the provision of quality responses to ministerial. parliamentary and pensioner correspondence in relation to Overseas Pensions.Providing guidance. support and development for staff you manage or within the team. checking and clearing work from others. and working with the senior leadership team to set the direction and priorities.ProfileWell assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Managing a Quality ServiceChanging and ImprovingCommunicating and InfluencingJob Offer

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension

Please note any move to the FCDO 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. Things you need to knowSecurity Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The Level of security needed is developed vetting.People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.Candidates will be assessed using Success Profiles, please refer to the attached Job Profile at the bottom of this advert for additional information.Application:To apply for this job, please complete the online application process via civil service jobs. As part of this process youll be asked for:An anonymised CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the Last three years.A Personal Statement explaining your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the About You section of the Job Profile.Applications will be sifted anonymously so please remove any biographical data that would identify you. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application through the online system.Assessment:A panel will conduct an initial sift of applications.If selected for interview this will be arranged directly with the hiring manager. Interviews and additional assessment activities will be assessed against the criteria outlined in the Job Profile.The successful candidate will be asked to obtain the required security clearance (as outlined in the Job Profile) prior to starting in the role. Failure to get the required Level of security clearance will result in the job offer being withdrawn.Additional pre-employment checks will take place prior to confirmation of employment. Circumstances that may impact on obtaining security clearance:Candidates with close links of heritage from the country/region where they are applying to work should be aware that security considerations will apply in relation to the FCDOs duty of care to you (and your family), which may result in the FCDO needingto withdraw the offer of employment.Applicants who feel any of the above may apply to them are advised to contact Personnel Security Team email (attaching the job description from this advert and a summary of your concerns) who can explain any likely security clearance Limitations.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissions recruitment principles.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.