159 Executive / Management jobs in Wakefield

DWP is one of the largest Departments in Whitehall, managing the delivery of benefit payments to citizens totalling over £200bn annually. As a Finance Professional in Government, your role is to protect public funds and add value through finance assurance activities. The Financial Management and Partnering Directorate support the business to develop credible multi-year plans that deliver business objectives, supported by robust financial forecasts. We also work with the business to ensure that financial matters are considered in long-term policy and service delivery decisions. Financial Management and Partnering is organised into teams supporting each of the DWP Director Generals. This vacancy is for various roles in these teams. Postings Posting will be made in merit order by location, this will be based on the geographical requirement at the time. A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Successful candidates will be posted to a specific Finance Business Partner role in Finance Group, where the job description may vary slightly, but the criteria assessed at sift and interview will remain the same. Standard promotion rules will apply, and successful candidates will be placed on the pay scale and terms and conditions of DWP. Occasional travel may be required. As a key member of the finance team, the Finance Business Partner will provide leadership as well as professional, evidence-based decision making support, challenge and advice. You will need to:

• Build and maintain key relationships, developing trust and managing the expectations of senior managers and stakeholders.
• Develop a good understanding of the business, seeking opportunities to understand wider project, commercial and/or operational drivers.
• Provide timely, accurate and clearly communicated financial management information and analysis to support decision making.
• Support and challenge the business to develop accurate and affordable multi-year financial forecasts and plans.
• Working closely with leads on projects, policies and programmes to ensure sound business cases are developed and monitored with risk management, internal control and governance procedures followed.
• Ensure effective support and advice to the business. Engage with other finance teams to identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement.
  
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