Full-Time DE&S Cost Control Finance
Job Description
Salary
£20,400 – £24,000 per annum (plus benefits). Internal candidates/existing Civil Servants should refer to the Further Information leaflet for salary details.
Job description
We have excellent career-starting opportunities available working within Cost Control Finance as part of the wider Project Controls function at DE&S.
You will be part of a team who will be responsible for recording, analysing and reporting of project spend and costs, as well as undertaking any other related cost control activities. You will be supporting the Cost Control team by ensuring costs are identified, managed and controlled which aids the production of financial reporting requirements.
Responsibilities
Working within Cost Control Finance, your main duties and responsibilities will include:
• Work with the Cost Control Lead to produce accurate and timely forecasts ensuring any variance and financial risk commentary is accurate and insightful
• Support other members of staff at Monthly reviews providing the robust forecasting information
• Enter and reconcile cost information into various project financial systems from business case approvals, options and change requests; ensuring a clear audit trail. Consistently monitor project cost spend against these approvals
• Support in the production of inputs, data analysis and forecasts for the Annual Budget Cycle process in conjunction with Project Management (PM)/Project Control Management (PCM)
• To support the challenge and interpretation of supply chains cost data to support accruals and project forecasting
• Produce accrual and general journals with robust supporting evidence and supply the Cost Control lead with information to deal with audit and compliance requests
• Assist Estimators to develop cost models and assist in the production of Investment Appraisals
• Liaise with Finance & Accounting colleagues to ensure correct financial treatment and work with colleagues to make necessary corrections
• Work with PM/Scheduler/PCM to implement Cost Loaded Schedules to drive forecasting. Feed data into the production of Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and ensure consistency with various systems reporting
• To communicate key project financial performance data to key member of the project, programme and DE&S leadership.
• To influence Leadership within Project, DE&S and Supply chain within the Cost Control technical field
Due to the work involved with one of the positions available, this will only be available to SOLE UK NATIONALS and will require you to obtain DV security clearance.
What you will be assessed against
To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:
• Minimum of 5 GCSE or equivalent grades 9 – 4 (A* to C) including English and Maths
• Willing to work towards obtaining AAT qualification
It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• Previous experience of undertaking data analysis/interpretation of financial information would be advantageous
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:
• Cost Control – Accounting (PC)
• Project level financial planning and management (F&A)
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
• Delivering at pace
• Working together
What’s in it for you?
You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.
Find out more about what we offer by clicking here or by using ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ booklet PDF at the bottom of this page.
Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.
About your team
The Project Controls Function is responsible for providing the right information, at the right time, to support better-informed decisions. Driving accountability, responsibility and efficiency across DE&S, our Project Controls teams are involved in all phases of every project helping to predict and oversee the time and cost management of these projects. From Estimating, Risk Management and Cost Control, to Planning and Scheduling and Project Controls Management, our people are crucial to the successful delivery of our work.
Please click the link below to apply by creating an account and upload your details.
Benefits
Please find ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ attached or click here
This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
Simply click on the apply button to create an account and upload your CV which clearly demonstrates the following areas (which you will be assessed against):
• Key Achievements
• Relevant Experience
• Applied Knowledge and Skills
For additional guidance on writing a CV for DE&S, please click here
Firstly we’ll check that you meet the essential criteria that are listed for the role. If you do, we’ll then carry out a more detailed review of your CV to see if your qualifications and experience are a good match for the role(s).
If you’re successful, we’ll invite you to an interview so you can meet us, discuss your Key Achievements, Relevant Experience and Applied knowledge & Skills. In addition to the above, you’ll also be assessed against a technical competence and the listed behaviours, aligned to our DE&S Behaviours which can be found attached at the bottom of the page.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKs
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
Further information on nationality requirements
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 Commission’s 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.
How to Apply
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