JOB SUMMARY

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.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Government’s energy and net zero policy remain highly prominent, with a heightened emphasis on ensuring the UK’s energy security and advancing the nation towards its net zero goals.
These roles sit within the Finance Business Partner team. As a trusted financial adviser, you will help to bridge the gap between policy teams and central finance, supporting essential Government initiatives focused on achieving net zero targets and energy security.
You will collaborate closely and develop stakeholder relationships with policy and 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 develop new policy with financial implications and manage expenditure, thereby contributing strongly to the achievement of the Department’s broader objectives. You will work closely with the wider Finance directorate to assist the business in reaching its energy and net zero goals.
These roles provide 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.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Ensure SROs for policies and programmes receive excellent financial advice such that DESNZ programmes are likely to succeed: meet strategic objectives, well-planned and governed, deliverable, value for money, affordable and correctly accounted for.

• Support the FBP team in providing expert advice and challenge, helping policy groups to stay within their delegated budgets whilst maximising the value they deliver.
• Assist the business in developing realistic forecasts that consider financial risks and opportunities, and deliver financial reports to senior management furnishing them with the tools to make good decisions.
• Complete the month-end close process, working closely with and supporting business managers with journals, reconciliations and generating reports.
• Provide guidance to policy colleagues during the development of policy and when seeking financial clearance, including ministerial submissions and business cases

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure SROs for policies and programmes receive excellent financial advice such that DESNZ programmes are likely to succeed: meet strategic objectives, well-planned and governed, deliverable, value for money, affordable and correctly accounted for.

• Support the FBP team in providing expert advice and challenge, helping policy groups to stay within their delegated budgets whilst maximising the value they deliver.
• Assist the business in developing realistic forecasts that consider financial risks and opportunities, and deliver financial reports to senior management furnishing them with the tools to make good decisions.
• Complete the month-end close process, working closely with and supporting business managers with journals, reconciliations and generating reports.

• Provide guidance to policy colleagues during the development of policy and when seeking financial clearance, including ministerial submissions and business cases.

• • Work alongside the wider Finance Business Partnering team to share insights with the policy and Corporate Services teams, with the goal of optimising business planning outcomes for the Department as a whole, including challenging assumptions where necessary.Collaborate to enhance financial capability and understanding across business areas.