Overview
Location: Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford
About The Job
Job summary: DESNZ
Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work at the forefront of current policy making decisions? Do you want to have an impact on the UK and beyond? If yes, then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.
Here at DESNZ we are delivering our mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower, with clean electricity by 2030 and accelerating the UK’s journey to net zero. Our work is helping ensure clean energy for all, keep bills down and seize the opportunities to lead the world in new green industries, taking back control of our energy with Great British Energy and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.
Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it’s impactful. Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are bold, we are collaborative, we are inclusive, and we learn. As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.
We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.
Job Description
Role and Our Team
The role sits within the Finance Business Partner team. As a trusted financial adviser, you will help to bridge the gap between teams and central finance, supporting essential Government initiatives focused on achieving net zero targets and energy security.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
You will collaborate closely and develop stakeholder relationships with delivery colleagues, alongside specialists such as analysts, legal and commercial experts. As an AFBP, your role is to ensure that all colleagues across the Department are equipped with the necessary knowledge and support to effectively deliver its objectives whilst managing expenditure and ensuring financial implications are understood. You will work closely with the wider Finance directorate to assist the business in reaching its goals. The role provides a unique opportunity to engage with the entirety of our operations. While certain aspects of the role are driven by demand, there is flexibility to tailor the position according to your unique skills and interests. We offer a dynamic, fulfilling career path that promises diversity and excitement. Moreover, we are committed to supporting your professional growth through comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Essential Criteria
Essential Criteria
Demonstrated capability to cultivate trusting relationships with stakeholders and effectively influence them with impact and professional credibility.
Experience of communicating financial performance and management information for decision makers and advising on associated opportunities and risks.
Experience of successfully explaining complex financial information with clarity to non-financial audiences. Evidence of being solution-focused with the ability to influence and work as part of a team, motivating and inspiring others to achieve a common goal. Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure with competing demands to tight deadlines.
Ability to bring concepts and details together and have the confidence to decide when to delve into the specifics and when to focus on the broader perspective.
Impeccable professional and ethical standards.
Proficiency with Excel.
Desirable Criteria
Experience of central government finance policies and protocols (for example Managing Public Money, and Consolidated Budgeting Guidance). Knowledge of Oracle financial system, Purchasing Module and General Ledger Module. CCAB qualified / part qualified or can demonstrate qualification by experience. Non-qualified candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be considered for the role and would be supported in obtaining a CCAB qualification.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button below.
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