Location HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 2BGAbout the job Job summary Devonport Naval Base is the largest Naval Base in Europe.
It is a 650 acre site with 15,000 acres of water space, employing 12,000 people on site.
The Base is primarily focused on delivering timely deep maintenance to the UK's submarine fleet.
It is also the operating home base for frigates, amphibious Ships, Royal Marines.
It employs more than 10% of Plymouth's workforce and contributes to 14% of Plymouth's economy.
Devonport Naval Base is the nerve centre for the Royal Navy in the South West.
It supports operations around the globe and provides the ships, submarines, people, and equipment to deliver the UK's defence policy.
Its mission is to meet the support and operating requirements for the Naval Service and UK's allies, from the South West, reaching worldwide.
The unique opportunities offered within are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command's role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future.
Navy Command provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment and Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines, from finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning, operations and managing contracts, to media and communications.
The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, excellent annual leave and maternity allowances and a very competitive pension scheme.
In Navy Command we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance.
We also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts and other sporting facilities, a children's nursery, food outlets, a handy shop, and some car parking.
This position is advertised as 37 hours per week.
Flexible working is available by agreement with the line manager, but due to the nature of the role, candidates must be prepared to spend the majority of their time on site (Civil Service expectation is 60% presence in office per week).
Job description Support Resource Manager FMSP as the lead on Naval Base financial arrangements covering the FMSP contract.
Support the management of In Year finances.
Act as Finance Business Partner working closely with MoD Commercial and MoD Technical delivery staff to place work on contract.
Forecasting and Reporting monthly Forecast and assess Financial risk.
Authorise billing, post journals and accruals, reconcile accounts and conduct variance analysis.
Undertake Financial Planning (10 year cycle known as Annual Budgetary Cycle).
Support to Decision Making and Financial Assurance (including Business Cases).
Carry out Financial Scrutiny of expenditure proposals to ensure Value for Money.
Manage the FMSP bill payment process.
Person specification The applicant should have a sound background in finance and be confident in dealing with people.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 3 or relevant experience.
Learning and Development Pre-joining Essential: Nil Post-joining Essential: Knowledge and Understanding of MOD Financial Procedures.
Financial Skills Certificate (Intermediate Level) In Year Financial Management (within 6 months).
This is not a complex requirement and should take no longer than a couple of days to complete.
Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Finance Functional Competence 4 - In Year Financial Management.
Benefits Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 7th May 2025 For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the "Apply" button below.
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