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Job summary
A position has become available in the Systems and Data Development division, part of the Payments, Systems and Financial Control Directorate within Finance Group. The role is within the Configuration Management Team.
The Configuration Management Team (CMT) are responsible for maintaining the essential wiring in DWP Finance system, known as the Single Operating Platform (SOP). CMT manage requests for new/amendments to Cost Centres, Organisations and Structures, Account Codes, and associated hierarchies (Chart of Accounts).
CMT maintain the standards, conventions, and principles to ensure accurate HR, Procurement and Budgetary control for the Department, resulting in accurate reporting of staffing and financial data from SOP and associated reporting systems.
Places for Growth and Social Mobility
As part of the Places for Growth Programme, we are committed to delivering a more geographically diverse Civil and Public Service that will better serve the public and ministers. As part of this initiative, we are continuously reviewing how we recruit into each location.
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. Reserve list candidates will be posted in merit order by location. Successful candidates will be posted to a specific role and will have the opportunity to express a preference as part of the selection process, although final decisions may come down to business need, and the skills and development needs of candidates. Standard promotion rules will apply, and successful candidates will be placed on the pay scale and terms and conditions of DWP. The roles available will be based in:
- Birmingham – 3 Arena Central, Bridge Street, B1 2AX,
- Blackpool – Peel Park, Brunel Way, FY4 5ES
- Leeds Quarry House, Quarry Hill, West Yorkshire, LS2 7UA.
- Manchester – 2 St Peter’s Square, M2 3AA
- Newcastle Benton Park View, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE98 1BA.
- Sheffield Hartshead Square, South Yorkshire, S1 2FD.
Some travel may be required.
Hybrid working
This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need, but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
Job description
Successful candidates can expect to be involved in a range of Financial and data structures activities, including:
- Manage and maintain the SOP Chart of Accounts hierarchy (Account Codes and their hierarchies)
- Action self-service requests from the organisation to amend SOP Chart of Accounts changes, providing assistance for changes, reviewing requests for non-compliance in order to maintain high standards
- Assist with the production of Chart of Accounts Mapping Tables
- Act as a Gatekeeper to the Compliance portfolio managed by the team, reviewing different types of access request and granting as appropriate
- Assist with change initiatives and influence the design of any future finance systems, process and procedures
- Maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Support the use of customer self serve by signposting sources of data and procedures or mandating a service point request before engaging
- Develop, review and maintain control processes that identify where structures deviate from principles and standards, including elements approaching potential redundancy, keeping the structures as lean as possible
- Develop and review guidance for end users and customers about how the design of the structures is interconnected, and what monitoring processes will be undertaken
- Identify improved ways of working and provide a seamless transition, with no reduction in customer service, for any improvement initiatives
- Actively search for opportunities in the wider business to increase the scope of CMT, in keeping with the remit of the wider team
- Work collaboratively across the team and wider organisation to ensure a high level of service to our customers
- Promote the values and expertise of the team to the wider organisation using existing and new mediums, i.e. emails, newsletters, listening circles, meetings, presentation recordings
- A willingness to study/studying toward a recognised accountancy qualification. desirable (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, ICAI part or full membership highly desired), or with financial experience gained over an extended period.
Person specification
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the Essential Criteria as outlined below:
Essential Criteria
- LEAD CRITERIA: Ability to understand complex problems, identify solutions and communicate these to stakeholders with clarity and provide procedures and tutoring at working level
- Strong data extraction and comparison techniques and experience or working with models and/or complex spreadsheets
- Proven eye for detail, with a focus on data integrity as part of an organised approach to the completion of tasks
- Excellent communication skills and competent at engaging professionally with stakeholders at many levels, with a good ability to persuade and influence others
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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Selection process details
Sift stage:
As part of the application process we would like you to answer 4 questions, where you will show how you demonstrate the essential criteria. Your answers to each question should be aligned to the corresponding essential criteria. For example:
Q1. Give an example of a time when youve been able to solve a complex problem and communicate this solution to stakeholders (align your evidence to essential criteria 1 – max 350 words)
Q2. Tell us about an instance when you used strong analytical / data skills to provide an evidence based argument at work (align your evidence to essential criteria 2 – max 300 words)
Q3. Give an example of when youve focused on data integrity and an organised approach to complete a task (align your evidence to essential criteria 3 – max 300 words)
Q4. Give an example of when you have used communication skills to communicate and influence a variety of stakeholders (align your evidence to essential criteria 4 – max 300 words)
Should a large volume of applications be received, your application may be pre-sifted on the Lead Criteria.
- Ability to understand complex problems, identify solutions and communicate these to stakeholders with clarity and provide procedures and tutoring at working level
In this event, only candidates who pass the pre-sift will continue to have their full application reviewed. Only candidates who pass full sift will be invited to the next stage, which will be interview.
Interview stage:
If you have been successful in sift stage, you will be invited to an online interview via Teams lasting 40 to 50 minutes. You will need to produce evidence of ID at the video interview.
The interview will take a blended approach, and you will be assessed against the Behaviours outlined in the job advert, as well as strength-based questions.
Further information will be provided to those who are invited to interview, and feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Sift and interview dates to be confirmed
Further Information
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A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made and reserve list candidates will be appointed in merit order.
Any move to DWP from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
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However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action.
Before applying for this vacancy, current employees of DWP should check whether a successful application would result in changes to their terms & conditions of employment, e.g. mobility, pay, allowances. Civil Servants that would transfer into DWP from other government organisations, following successful application, will assume DWP’s terms & conditions of employment current on the day they are posted, unless DWP has stated otherwise in writing.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Reasonable Adjustment
At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce.
We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via DWPrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Job contact :
- Name : Faye Kirkley
- Email : faye.kirkley@dwp.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : dwprecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
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