Finance Manager (Paybill)

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., 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 Head of Corporate Services 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 main responsibility is management of the Paybill budget and this accounts for nearly 50% of the total Judicial Office funding. This budget is driven by headcount and it is important that we have the latest information to update paybill forecasts (starters & leavers). This will involve working closely with the People Services Team and the Directorates across the Judicial Office to ensure that the data is correct. Preparing the monthly accounts on time to meet month end deadlines, variance analysis and commentary and highlighting any risks or opportunities. Monthly forecasting, uploading into Hyperion the primary budget system. Monthly Returns into the Ministry of Justice (headcount & cashflow) Other month end tasks and reporting, journals & intercompany journals, and support analysis & advice within the team working alongside a second finance manager Provide operational support to the business on counter fraud matters Line management of one EO Responsibilities, Activities & Duties: Main responsibility is for the Judicial Offices Paybill, ensuring that the base data, FTE's grades salaries & staff costs are correct within the main budget system SOP. Work closely with the People Services Team to ensure that we have the latest up to date information (Starter & Leavers) as this will drive the JO payroll costs. Manage the budget & monthly forecasting to ensure that Hyperion is accurate. Report on the monthly actuals as per month end deadlines. Write meaningful commentary on the variance analysis (actual to budget) explaining differences and highlighting the risks & opportunities. Work with SPOCs across the Judicial Office and People Services lead on recruitment plans to update costings. Support Senior Finance Manager in ad hoc information requests & analysis. Monthly financial returns into MOJ (headcount and cashflow) Quarterly disclosure return & manual accrual return Assist in other month end tasks, other Directorate reports (Private Offices, CMS) Redfern Reports journals, intercompany journals Provide operational support to the business on counter fraud matters Work with team to provide support & analysis to JO DD's Work with the Senior Finance Manager on assurance and controls. That processes are followed & transparent, and that these are reviewed and approved at the correct authority level. Oversee & support Assistant Finance Manager, The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity. Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised role: all successful candidates will be appointed to the nearest viable office nearest to their home postcode and on its respective pay scale. This will be at either a HQ building (subject to desk allocation, a Justice Collaboration Centre (JCC) or a Justice Satellite Office (JSO) - See Map. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity). For current MoJ employees, your base location will need to be changed to the nearest viable office (to your home postcode), either at a HQ building, JCC or JSO within the National Office Network and moved its location's respective pay scale (any legacy arrangements/locations will need to be amended). Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain their grade on lateral transfer. All candidates who are currently in receipt of Mark Time / Pay Protection should ensure they are familiar with the new policy on permanent and temporary promotion which can be found on the employee intranet. Flexible working hours The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. MoJ welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ's Flexible Working policy., A sift based on the lead behaviour, Communicating and Influencing, may be held if a large number of applications are received. If a large number of applications remain after the initial sift, your application will be progressed to a full sift, where all behaviours will then be considered. Behaviours Application Form Question Word Limit 250 Communicating and Influencing Experience We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability Statement of Suitability Guidance for the Statement of Suitability Please include examples of the below in previous roles that you have had: Accuracy, Reconciliations. Ability to check authenticity of data. Audit trail of information. Resource Accounting Following Processes & procedures Evidence of Experience CV or Work History, Statement of SuitabilityInterview stage assessments Interview Dates Week Commencing: Estimated to be 11th May 2026 Behaviours Communicating and Influencing Working Together Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Strengths Strengths will be assessed but these are not shared in advance. To learn more about Strengths and how they are assessed please click here. Level of security checks required Counter Terrorism Check (CTC)

Breadth of finance experience in Government incl month end reporting, & finance systems. Good at working with other Internal teams & stakeholders. Good communication skills using multiple channels Good Organisation & Planning skills, must meet deadlines Desirable Knowledge, Experience and Skills Self-starter, and highly motivated Able to work independently to get the job done. Part qualified would be good and/or looking to study towards a relevant finance qualification Behaviours (for Recruitment/Success Profiles): Communicating & Influencing Working Together Changing and Improving Making effective Decisions, Accuracy, Reconciliations. Ability to check authenticity of data.

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The national salary range is £35,335 - £37,847, London salary range is £40,014 - £42,859. Your salary will be dependent on your base location, The MoJ offers a range of benefits: Annual Leave Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years' service. There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis. Pension The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. Training The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities. Networks The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. Support

• A range of 'Family Friendly' policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
• Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
• For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on www.GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
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• To the Civil Service Commission (details available here)
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