Finance Officer – DID2444

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) prosecutes criminal cases that have been investigated by the police and other investigative organisations in England and Wales. The CPS is independent, and we make our decisions independently of the police and government.

We offer you the opportunity to have a very real impact on society, the freedom to use your judgement and the chance to experience challenging and varied work.

• The job holder will be required to provide oversight and direction to the Digital Information Directorate (DID) financial on Capital, Programme and Licensing budgets ensuring accurate preparation of accounts and financial forecast and reports within a disciplined accounting environment and meeting deadlines.

• They will act on behalf of the joint Head of DID ICT Corporate Finance Operations and Head of DID ICT Corporate Finance Projects and operating across all teams within DID to ensure that appropriate processes, systems, and procedures are in place to support a comprehensive and robust financial management framework for DID which complies with Government Accounting principles and departmental policies.

• They will be required to support the evaluation and assess the financial implications for DID on the introduction of new projects and change initiatives using financial forecasting to inform senior managers of the financial impact that ‘change’ will have on DID.

• The post holder will also be required to provide good knowledge in financial management of the running costs of key contracts and provide financial advices in the project management including budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis.

•  Be responsible for the running of business-critical month end processes on finance and HR Oracle systems within agreed deadlines.

• The post holder will also be required to forge, develop, and maintain close working relationships with Finance & Accounts Branch along with internal and external stakeholders to help develop best practice and common operating practices/processes

• Providing and interpreting financial information for joint Head of DID ICT Corporate Finance Operations and Head of DID ICT Corporate Finance Projects and senior managers across DID in order to both inform and assist them in the strategic decision-making process through the provision of high-quality analyses, interpretation and advice.

•  Maintaining effective monitoring arrangements and reporting on the budgetary expenditure of DID, ensuring regularity, propriety and value for money is being achieved 

• Assisting Projects Managers within DID to accurately determine and formulate their budgets whilst also considering the business needs and requirements of DID.

• Providing advice, guidance and assistance to less experienced colleagues (at all levels) as required, through face to face or written guidance and support. 

• Being responsible for manging running costs and purchase ledger activities of key contracts.

• Preparation and presentation of monthly financial management reports including analysis, interpretation and recommendations for both Head of ICT Financials and DID.

• Ensuring the integrity of financial records and documentation to facilitate the production of accurate and timely returns; devising and monitoring plans to facilitate faster closing timetables and implementing contingencies where necessary. 

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective ‘financial management check programme’ to ensure the timely and accurate processing of transactions and payments.

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving
• Seeing the Big Picture

Join the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and have a future that matters: Find Your Purpose

CPS is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We are committed to be an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated.

We want to ensure all our employees can thrive at work and home and offer a range of support to achieve a balance. This includes where possible, flexibility of working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a flexible approach to deployment, which means that where you work (i.e. a court, an office, or a remote setting such as your home) will be based on the kind of work you are undertaking.

This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility alongside our Mental Health First Aiders Programme and Wellbeing Sessions.

CPS commits to offer its employees the following experience

• Impactful, purposeful work – making a difference to your local communities
• The ability to learn and grow, with access to the right opportunities and resources
• To care about your wellbeing
• To feel valued, trusted and included

We also offer the following range of benefits:

• Civil Service Pension
• Access to employee savings
• Cycle2Work scheme
• 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service.
• 1 extra privilege day entitlement to mark the King’s Birthday.
• Competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave
• Flexible working and a family friendly approach to work.
• Childcare vouchers unless already registered with the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme)

 The CPS has also designed a range of Management Development Programme to support all Aspiring, New and Experienced Managers in developing the skills, behaviour and knowledge to build their confidence and capability. We strongly recommend that all new managers undertake the Manager Induction.

Job contact :

• Name : Sammi Dong
• Email : sammi.dong@cps.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : strategic.resourcing@cps.gov.uk