Finance Business Partner
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,497 to £38,373 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Civil servants applying on promotion will usually be appointed to the salary minimum or within 10% of existing salary. External recruits will start on the band minimum. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 June 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 406634/1 |
Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Financial Management and Partnering Directorate. This Directorate brings together, Finance Business Partners, Strategic Finance Advisors and Resource Modellers/Analysts into teams which are aligned to DWP Director Generals.
Financial Management and Partnering is a very dynamic area to work in. It has a strong track record of success, helping anyone looking for strategic insight and career progression. It is a great platform for developing and enhancing skill sets for a career in DWP Finance and provides an opportunity to work closely with Senior staff across the organisation.
Successful candidates will be posted to a Finance Business Partner role.
Postings
Posting will be made in merit order by location, this will be based on the geographical requirement at the time. A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve list candidates will be posted in merit order by location. Successful candidates will be posted to a specific role and will have the opportunity to express a preference as part of the selection process, although final decisions may come down to business need, and the skills and development needs of candidates. Standard promotion rules will apply, and successful candidates will be placed on the pay scale and terms and conditions of DWP.
Some travel may be required, but individuals’ circumstances will be taken into account.
Please note: Some finance experience is desirable for this role, but it is not essential. Full training will be given, but an interest in working in finance is important. A professional qualification is not required.
What are my responsibilities?
The roles in this job advert are challenging and varied with accountability for a wide range of people and financial data. The roles will be at the heart of several of the key work areas within the Finance Directorate, which include the following activities:
- Ensuring the integrity of transactions on financial systems, ensuring good controls and checks are in place to maintain accuracy.
- Use of financial data to provide meaningful and insightful analysis for senior managers and stakeholders.
- Drive value for money through the provision of robust financial information.
- Undertake month end activities, which may include the preparation of accurate and reliable journals, budget profiling and financial forecasting.
- Ensuring financial transactions are reported accurately and in line with Departmental policy.
- Provide explanations for significant changes in forecast and actuals; provide updates on issues and risks to stakeholders, in a timely manner.
- Produce high quality reports and insightful management information for stakeholders.
- Building effective relationships with contributors/stakeholders. Including working with colleagues across DWP to deliver an integrated finance and performance function to the business.
- You may have line manager responsibility, and you will be expected to effectively utilise team capabilities to maximise the efficiency of the Finance function.
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