Strategic Finance Advisor

at  Department for Energy Security Net Zero

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 role sits within the Strategic Finance team with a focus on RDEL funding, across both programme and admin. We are a small and friendly team sitting within the Finance Directorate, and which are involved in supporting on all major finance decisions in the Department. This role gives you the chance to be at the centre of action with the upcoming Phase 2 of the Spending Review and Business Planning. Working with the other central teams in the Department, to deliver the second phase of the Spending Review, working with HMT and senior stakeholders within the Department.
We are looking for a motivated team player to support the team on RDEL programme and RDEL admin- supporting on allocating these budgets within the Department, and on the Phase 2 bid process. The successful candidate will enjoy using their analytical skills to cut through data to get to the key financial messages and enjoy collaborating with a wide range of teams, both in and outside of Finance.

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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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be:

• Supporting data modelling and scenario planning of budget and workforce data, working collaboratively with colleagues in HR to present options and outputs.
• Leading on reviewing commission returns of the smaller portfolios with the support of the wider team and providing feedback to teams on their returns.
• Performing initial analysis on commission returns and summarising the key headlines and identifying areas that require further scrutiny.
• Supporting wider Finance, HR and Strategy teams with completing papers and briefings for senior stakeholders.
• Supporting on data management in commissions and leading on version control to ensure high data quality.