Location Manchester About the job Job summary This role is in the central Financial Accounting and Control Team (FACT). This is an exciting time to join the team in the run up to go live of our new Enterprise Resource Planning that is planned for later in the year. The team is the hub for all financial operational and control functions including treasury management, VAT, purchase to pay support and managing the relationship with DCMS’ shared services provider. In addition to being DCMS’ financial accounting Centre of Excellence, the team leads in the production of the consolidated accounts of the DCMS Group and manages the National Lottery Distribution Fund. The DCMS Finance team (of which FACT is an integral part) is relatively small and this provides opportunities for development not always found in a bigger department. Finance is high on the agenda and provides the opportunity to influence the direction of the Department for the future. Job description You will lead a small team, reporting to the Head of Financial Control and Operations, your primary responsibilities are:

Management and delivery of robust financial policies, controls, processes and systems. Management of the core department’s key finance system, currently Integra, and the relationship with the department’s shared service provider. Significant work on testing, design, data validation and upskilling users on the new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Lead on the preparation of the DCMS core accounts. Leading the audit of the Core Department and ensuring all necessary documentation is available to the National Audit Office. Provision of sound technical advice on complex accounting, taxation and budgeting issues to a wide range of stakeholders. Overseeing the payment process for suppliers via Purchase to Pay (P2P), including prompt payment monitoring and reporting. Ensuring that the Department’s financial systems, cash management and cash forecasting regimes run securely, smoothly and efficiently. Leadership and line management (including recruitment, development and training) of 3 direct staff.

Person specification The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience, please note that desirable skills will be used in the event of tied candidates: Essential criteria

Qualified financial accountant (CCAB or CIMA) with demonstrable post qualifying experience in a large finance team Experience of preparing (or auditing) accounts in conformity with relevant accounting standards Experience of managing or using financial systems and advanced knowledge of Excel Be an excellent communicator, able to explain complex ideas both verbally and written at all levels Proven ability to work as part of a team delivering at pace in a fast-moving environment

Desirable Skills

External audit background Knowledge and experience of the FReM, Consolidated Budgeting Guidance (CBG), Managing Public Money and HM Treasury’s supply estimates manual

Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Leadership Working Together Managing a Quality Service

Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Accountancy Finance Systems Excel

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