SDA Senior Finance Lead

About the job The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. Here you’ll find a community to belong to – whether that’s alongside project teams with a shared vision or as part of an employee network of like-minded individuals. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary. Discover more about our work: We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of around 28.97%, to help make work for you. Why I enjoy working for the SDA Nationality, visas, and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A ‘sole UK national’ refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship. This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months. Job description We are looking for an experienced leader to join us as a Senior Finance Lead. This role offers significant scope, supporting large programmes and complex portfolios, spanning delivery, policy, strategic direction, and leadership. You'll collaborate closely with suppliers and a diverse range of stakeholders. You'll lead, direct, and guide a team, fostering a culture of innovative thinking, learning from experience, and driving quality improvements by challenging the status quo. Your key tasks will include ensuring rigorous control of project costs and meeting financial and performance reporting requirements through specialist financial services. You’ll enable the team to deliver on scope, on time, and within budget, facilitating informed strategic decisions. At the SDA, we champion flexible working arrangements. Regular in-person attendance (as per civil service guidelines) is expected to be a minimum of 40% to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, alongside flexible hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may need to attend more frequently to familiarise yourself with the site, the team, and your role. There may be a need for travel to other UK sites, including overnight stays, depending on organizational requirements. Travel and Subsistence allowances will apply. What you’ll be doing Overseeing the monthly financial forecasting process and long-term financial planning, including financial risk, and accurate and insightful commentary, challenge, and variance analysis. Leading on the Financial input and information at the monthly forecast reviews to empower stakeholder decision making. Leading the team in actively supporting audit and internal compliance. Ensuring efficiencies captured are promptly and adequately supported by auditable evidence and actively leading the team in resolving audit challenges. Monitoring project expenditure against approval and liaising with finance colleagues to ensure that VAT and FOREX costs receive the correct financial treatment. Working collaboratively to provide timely financial information for relevant Business Cases and Approvals. Providing prompt evaluation of proposals and monitoring project cost spending against approval. Leading a finance team, developing people and processes to maximise the effectiveness and efficient operation of the team. Providing essential support to the business area by analysing, understanding, and reporting on financial performance against delivery schedules and targets. Including evaluating risks and opportunities, collaborating effectively, and promptly assessing proposals and business cases. Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following

essential criteria : Qualified Accountant CCAB (including CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS, Chartered Accountants Ireland, or International equivalent qualification, with full membership (with letters) of the relevant accounting body and up to date CPD records. Extensive experience in a Management Accounting or Financial Accounting, presenting financial information, or public sector accounting. Excellent communication skills with proven stakeholder management and able to demonstrate challenging and influencing senior leadership. Evidence of an inclusive leadership style which role models, inspires, motivates, and promotes collaboration to develop high performing teams. In addition to the responsibilities above, the following

technical competences and behaviours

will be assessed at interview: Cost Management – Expert level Financial Analysis, Management Information & Reporting – Practitioner level Leadership - CSBC4 Communicating and influencing – CSBC4 Benefits Alongside your salary of £60,300, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,468 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays, and a day off for the King’s birthday Flexible and hybrid working options Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97% Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards Access to specialist training and funded qualifications Support for progression Huge range of discounts Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave schemes Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know. Apply before

11:55 pm on Monday 27th January 2025 For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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