Finance Analyst

at  Government Digital Service

JOB SUMMARY

GDS exists to help government make brilliant public services that empower people in the UK. We work at the very centre of government to drive digital transformation, focused on users. We build and maintain common platforms, products and tools for others to use and create great public services that are accessible, inclusive and easy to use. We also work with departments to identify patterns, share learning and create change to make government more efficient.

Our teams are organised around delivering on our priorities. These are:

• making it easier for people to find what they are looking for on GOV.UK
• building common service platforms to make it simpler and cheaper to build quality digital services
• promoting agile, user-centred design practices both in the UK and across the world

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Finance Analyst will be part of the GDS Business Operations team, a central group that works across all of GDS and covers finance as well as business management activities.
You will work closely with and support senior and middle managers, such as the Head of Business Operations, Heads of Delivery and Product and both the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Manager within GDS.
As part of this team, you will be supported in your career development and have the opportunity to move laterally and widen your knowledge of digital, technology and data and associated professions.

As a Finance Analyst you’ll:

• manage the end to end income billing process for the Notify programme and other income streams. Communicate with customers, raise invoices as well as reviewing aged debt and processing write offs. Respond to any queries from customers, GDS team or senior management. Update the billing tracker and attend weekly meetings to provide updates on progress.
• advise on all finance and operational work for various programmes by ensuring all finances, resourcing, commercial needs, and procurement are delivered to a high standard.
• manage the end to end purchase-to-pay processes for the organisation. This includes raising of purchase orders, virtual credit cards, and management of subsequent invoices. Advise programmes and directorates on best practices and compliant payment routes.
• analyse all finance reports that come from the Cabinet Office, reconcile the reports and present the findings and take relevant actions to programmes/ directorates. Manage the end of month financial accruals and journal entries for respective directorates. Work in partnership with GDS and CO Finance colleagues to ensure this process runs smoothly.
• assist with the development and continuous improvement of all Business Operation processes, reviewing existing knowledge and recommending actions for new tools, standards and methodologies. Promote the use of these processes by the directorate(s). Furthermore, ensure lessons learned from programmes and directorates across the organisation are being effectively captured and actioned.

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) (opens in a new window)
• 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

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The standard selection process for roles at GDS consists of:

• The standard selection process for roles at GDS consists of:
• Application stage - CV and two application questionsAs part of your application, you’ll be asked to submit an anonymised CV demonstrating your previous work history. It is essential that your CV meets the skills and experience listed in the person specification above.You will also need to answer two application questions based on the person’s specifications. Please note you will have up to 300 word limit per question which must be followed.Failure to submit your CV and complete the application questions may result in your application being unsuccessful.
• Video Interview stage - The video Interview will be no more than 60 minutes

For this role we’ll be assessing you against the following Civil Service Behaviours:

• working together
• changing and improving
• communicating and influencing
• delivering at pace
• managing a quality servic