East Kilbride; London
About The Job
Job summary
The FCDO pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners.
For a fully (or part) qualified accounting professional, this is a challenge beyond the norm. As a Finance Business Partner, you will advise senior FCDO figures on spend decisions, and provide strategic insight and solutions to the business to support effective planning and delivery.
We will also ask you to handle investment appraisals and risk assessments of business cases; review and support scenario-based forecasts; and assess performance against delivery plans and targets.
Job Description
Please refer to the Candidate Pack attached at the bottom of this page.
Person specification
Please refer to the Candidate Pack attached at the bottom of this page.
Qualifications
Essential that applicants are:
- Qualified with CCAB, CIMA or equivalent; or
- Part Qualified with CCAB, CIMA or equivalent; with
- Financial experience over an extended period of time. Proven ability to form strong and trusting relationships with colleagues and clients
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Working Together
- Making Effective Decisions
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Candidates will be assessed using Success Profiles, please refer to the attached Job Profile at the bottom of this advert for additional information.
Application:
To apply for this job, please complete the online application process via civil service jobs. As part of this process youll be asked for:
An anonymised CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last three years.
A Personal Statement explaining your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the About You section of the Job Profile .
A 250 word statement for each Behaviour, explaining how you meet the required criteria as outlined in the Success Profiles framework. Please note if International Competencies are listed to be assessed at sift, these will be located within the Technical Skills section of the application form, rather than the Behaviours section. You will still need to provide a 250 word statement explaining how you meet the required criteria.
Applications will be sifted anonymously so please remove any biographical data that would identify you. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application through the online system.
Assessment:
A panel will conduct an initial sift of applications. If a large number of applications are received the panel may decide to do an initial sift based on the first Behaviour. Those that pass the initial sift will then be considered against the remaining criteria.
If selected for interview this will be arranged directly with the hiring manager. Interviews and additional assessment activities will be assessed against the criteria outlined in the Job Profile.
The successful candidate will be asked to obtain the required security clearance (as outlined in the Job Profile) prior to starting in the role. Failure to get the required level of security clearance will result in the job offer being withdrawn.
Circumstances that may impact on obtaining security clearance:
Candidates with close links of heritage from the country/region where they are applying to work should be aware that security considerations will apply in relation to the FCDO's duty of care to you (and your family), which may result in the FCDO needing to withdraw the offer of employment.
Applicants who feel any of the above may apply to them are advised to contact Personnel Security Team email esnd.pst@fcdo.gov.uk (attaching the job description from this advert and a summary of your concerns) who can explain any likely security clearance limitations.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality Requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Kirsty Cunningham
- Email : kirsty.cunningham@fcdo.gov.uk
- Email : resourcing@fcdo.gov.uk
If you wish to make a complaint you should email HRDirectUK@fcdo.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the FCDO you can contact the Civil Service Commission.
