At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

Job description

At any moment in time, we have hundreds of active projects around the world, each with varying revenue streams. Our Finance team not only take great pride to understand the value in the financial management of these projects, they ensure everything is compliant with the National Audit Office to help deliver year end accounts to Parliament.

Trusted, commercially successful, and always growing. This is Finance with a twist, now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

Accounting for the nation’s interests.

Striking the perfect balance.

Creating value in your work.

It all matters.

Develop and grow your career with our international finance operation

When you join our friendly and collaborative Finance System team as Finance Lead Subject Matter Expert you’ll be responsible for the management and delivery of your colleagues’ Hera objectives. Leading on fixed assets, accounts receivable, cash management, general ledger, reporting and Oracle time and labour, you’ll also focus on the delivery of medium sized projects, and ensure that the team’s expertise and skills are fully and appropriately developed to enable them to support their work.

You’ll have a wide range of further responsibilities – these include managing, developing and aiding the personal progression of a B3 SME, and ensuring you keep abreast of changes in the FCDO Services’ business environment and functional Oracle developments. Always on hand to offer ‘Helpdesk’ assistance as you answer queries and provide expert guidance to our organisation’s Hera users, you’ll be ready to develop friendly working relationships with other SMEs, key business associates and external stakeholders. Also, in addition to being committed to ensuring that Hera change control processes are followed at all times, you’ll manage your own professional development, and enhance your knowledge of the Oracle Financials applications used by FCDO Services.

Deliver quality finance expertise with an organisation that defends the UK’s security

To be a success in this important role you should have well developed experience of working in a finance function, good practical understanding of at least two Oracle Finance modules, the ability to manage business change, and be part qualified CCAB, CIMA or their equivalent. A confident verbal and written communicator, you should also be a collaborative and highly motivated team worker.

Staff management experience would be desirable, as would some familiarity with project management and the commercial world. In addition, an up-to-date understanding of Artificial Intelligence would be an advantage, as would knowledge of tax and financial accounting and experience of working in a project delivery organisation with a diverse range of colleagues and stakeholders.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, excellent holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Security Check (SC) clearance

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Person specification

• Experience of at least 2 Oracle Finance modules.

• Experience of working in a finance function.

• Experience of managing business change.

• Part qualified CCAB, CIMA or equivalent.

Qualifications

Part qualified CCAB, CIMA or equivalent.

Behaviours

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

Making Effective Decisions

Communicating and Influencing

Managing a Quality Service

Technical skills

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

Experience of at least 2 Oracle Finance modules.

Experience of working in a finance function.

Experience of managing business change.