Job Description (JD)

Group/Directorate/Team:

Role: Senior Finance Manager (Assurance & Controls)

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Role title:

Senior Finance Manager (Assurance & Controls )



Team/Directorate:

BST Finance - Corporate Services

Overview of the Judicial Office

The Judicial Office (JO) reports to, and is accountable, to the Lady Chief Justice (LCJ). It was established in 2006 to provide support to the LCJ and to the wider judiciary in upholding the rule of law and in delivering justice impartially, speedily and efficiently, following the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.

In addition, we support, and are accountable to, the Senior President of Tribunals, whose responsibilities extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The JO is an interesting and unique place to work. Everything we do is in support of upholding the independence and impartiality of the judiciary. We work closely with HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and others across Government as well as with the legal professions.

We are an Arm’s Length Body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. This creates an interesting and complex environment in which to work where we agree our priorities with the senior judiciary and receive our funding to deliver them from the Ministry of Justice. The Judicial Office has been through a period of significant growth resulting from an expansion of our remit and responsibilities.

See JO staff talk about working here: https://design102.wistia.com/medias/uhgtmbtnlv

Overview of the team

Overview of Business Support Team.

The Business Support Team sits at the centre of the Judicial Office with a broad corporate portfolio that includes responsibility for the departmental budget.

The team is led by the Chief of Staff and provides a wide range of support, advice, assurance and services for Judicial Office staff and to the Judicial Office Management Board. This includes accommodation, health & safety, people survey, staff engagement, business continuity, learning & development, people services, risk management, financial planning and budget management & forecasting. The team also work closely with specialist teams in the wider Ministry of Justice and Whitehall.

The growth of the Judicial Office has resulted in a larger and more complex budget and the Finance Team is lead by a qualified finance professional.

Hybrid Working Requirement

This position is eligible for hybrid working (current minimum requirement for time spent at base location is 60%, which is subject to business requirements).

Summary of the role

The JO Finance function aims to provide financial reporting that is accurate, complete and transparent. It also provides advice to stakeholders across the JO ensuring value for money for the taxpayer and how the departments portfolio is delivered.

The Senior Finance manager leads and supports the management on key financial processes covering the delivery of month end reporting, business case approval, yearly budget allocation, and the response to government commissions.

Responsibilities,

Activities & Duties:

The post holder will:


  • provide clear and robust strategic financial advice to JO stakeholders, to ensure that the complete view of accounts is up to date. They will work closely with the JO Directorates to ensure month end deadlines are met and that the variance analysis has relevant commentary and clear explanation of the risks, pressures or opportunities.

  • Embed consistent and efficient processes & reporting across the Directorates to save time & give clarity.

  • Promote strong working relationships both within the finance team, corporate services, JO Directorate and MOJ.

  • Coordinate responses to financial commissions covering subjects such as yearly financial planning, and Spending Review returns.

  • Provide advice and support to JO staff on financial controls, completion of business cases, also navigate Commercial controls

  • Develop And embed approach to counterfraud


  • Oversee the training and development of the JO Finance team

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Breadth of finance experience in Government including month end reporting, and finance systems.


Team leadership


Ability to communicate effectively with other internal stakeholders


Good organisation & planning skills.

Desirable Knowledge, Experience and Skills


Part qualified/ finalist (CIMA/CCAB/ACCA) would be helpful.

Behaviours (for Recruitment/Success Profiles):

Leadership

Communicating & Influencing

Changing and Improving

Working together

Assessment process at application

CV Required

Statement of suitability (500 words)


We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on the application form


Leadership (lead behaviour)

Communicating and influencing

Assessment process at interview


Behaviour and strength questions.

Security clearance required:

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