At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide financial analysis and support for complex procurements and commercial negotiations.
- Company: Join the Department for Work and Pensions, a key player in government administration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and collaboration with experts.
- Why this job: Lead a team and drive value for money in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must hold a full chartered level qualification from a UK-recognised accountancy body.
The predicted salary is between 76500 - 93500 $ per year.
Working closely with Commercial and Business area experts, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of analysis and activities to enable the department to achieve value for money to DWP’s Service Delivery Commercial, Financial & Shared Services, and Automated Buying, Business Services and External Resources Commercial functions covering a portfolio of £2.8bn.
Activities will include (but are not limited to):
- Providing finance support to complex procurements including developing payment mechanisms, drafting tender documents, financial evaluation, procurement dialogue and commercial negotiation.
- Providing Should Cost analysis and contributing to Delivery Model Assessment to determine the most appropriate delivery method for the service.
- Providing analysis of financial statements and opinion on the relative strength and ongoing financial viability of suppliers.
- Leading reviews and analysing open book data on a regular and ad-hoc basis to ensure the department is gaining the maximum economic value from existing contracts.
- Leading and developing a small team of finance professionals, contributing to joint team and corporate objectives.
- Keeping DWP safe by ensuring that commercial activity adheres to published guidance including Managing Public Money and the Sourcing Playbook.
- Providing advice and insight to support data driven decision making and working collaboratively with other functional experts at all levels to deliver shared objectives.
- Acting as a financial leader and adviser, demonstrating professional and personal credibility and generating confidence in senior stakeholders.
We welcome applications from candidates who demonstrate the following Essential Criteria:
- Experience of the critical review, challenge and evaluation of commercial proposals to deliver value for money.
- Experience of financial modelling including risk allocation, should cost modelling, and design of pricing models, preferably following guidance in the Cabinet Office’s Sourcing Playbook.
- The ability to analyse complex data and to communicate outcomes and financial concepts to a non-financial audience.
- Experience of leading within a team of subject matter experts and of bringing together expertise from multiple disciplines to drive desired outcomes for the organisation.
- Experience of ensuring adherence to financial policy such as Managing Public Money, including influencing stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating integrity and credibility.
You must hold a full chartered level professional qualification awarded by a UK-recognised accountancy body: CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland.
Finance Business Partner in Newcastle employer: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the Greater Newcastle Area where finance professionals can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, DWP provides opportunities for growth through training and collaboration with experts across various fields, ensuring that you contribute to meaningful projects that impact the community. Enjoy a supportive culture that values integrity and teamwork while working on significant financial initiatives that drive value for money in public services.
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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Recruitment Team
