Candidate Pack MMO Finance Manager Welcome About the

Candidate Pack MMO Finance Manager

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Welcome Background Vacancy Process Timeline T’s & C’s The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. We license and regulate marine activities in the seas around England Wales so that they're carried out in a sustainable way. We’re responsible for: • • Managing and monitoring fishing fleet sizes and quotas for catches. Ensuring compliance with fisheries regulations, such as fishing vessel licences and quotas for fish and seafood. Managing funding programmes for fisheries activities. Planning and licensing for marine construction, deposits and dredging that may have an environmental, economic or social impact. Making marine nature conservation byelaws. Dealing with marine pollution emergencies, including oil spills. Helping to prevent illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing worldwide. Producing marine plans to include all marine activities, including those we don’t directly regulate. More information about our work is on the GOV. UK website. The Marine Management Organisation is committed to its staff and believes in investing in their wellbeing and learning and development. We strive to be an Organisation that creates an environment in which staff are able to identify and share good practice, celebrate success and encourage positive attitudes towards diversity. John Tuckett, CEO Candidate Information Pack

Welcome Background Vacancy Process Timeline T’s & C’s ABOUT THE WORK AREA The Finance Team supports the Marine Management Organisation in managing its money, which is funded through Grant In Aid, Regulatory Charging and Structural Funds within the funding available. Finance enables the business to protect value, drive value and add value and are at the heart of decision making and provide the full range of financial services to MMO including financial planning, budget management and forecasting; business analysis and reporting; procurement and estates support and advice; and preparation of management and statutory financial accounts. The team is also the Certifying Authority for the European Maritime Fisheries Fund making payments to the UK devolved administrations and ensuring that these structural funds are managed in accordance with the relevant EU Regulations. A key aspect of the work is ensuring that funding for programmes and projects is managed effectively in line with MMO and HMT governance frameworks, and accurately reported to the relevant stakeholder forums. The work is fast paced and very diverse and will challenge both technical and management skills. These posts require excellent IT Skills (particularly Excel) and the ability to analyse information and summarise key messages is essential. Candidate Information Pack

Welcome Background Job Title: MMO Finance Managers (2 Posts: 1 permanent, 1 Fixed Term Appointment for 2 years with view to Permanency) Grade: HEO Location: Lancaster House, Newcastle upon Tyne Vacancy Reference: 2207 Salary: £ 27, 971 - £ 32, 991 pa Candidate Information Pack Vacancy Process Timeline T’s & C’s About the Job The Financial Reporting Managers will provide high quality financial information to the business and stakeholders so that accurate and effective decisions can be made in order to support business reporting, the production of the monthly management accounts and financial statements at interim and year end for the MMO, and the management of the UK Certifying Authority designation for European Marine Fisheries Fund. The ability to undertake analysis and draw out key messages and actions is a key part of the role.

Welcome Background Job Title: MMO Finance Managers (2 Posts: 1 permanent, 1 Fixed Term Appointment for 2 years with view to Permanency) Grade: HEO Location: Lancaster House, Newcastle upon Tyne Vacancy Reference: 2207 Salary: £ 27, 971 - £ 32, 991 pa Candidate Information Pack Vacancy Process Timeline T’s & C’s Main Duties and Accountabilities In-Year Financial Management Accounting and Reporting To support the production and provision of business intelligence, ensuring reports are produced on time and accurately, including Management Accounting and transactional services, general ledger maintenance, cash management. • Maintain the integrity of Oracle SOP organisations and hierarchies, and system change control. • Review and identify opportunities for continuous improvement including the increased use of Self Serve and improved ways of working to improve delivery of VFM services, including Qlik. • To support the Finance Business Partners to translate the financial information into a story that is meaningful and ensure that the financial data is adding value through meaningful analysis. • Master Data ownership, integrity and control. • To assist the identification, management and escalation of financial risks.

Welcome Background Job Title: MMO Finance Managers (2 Posts: 1 permanent, 1 Fixed Term Appointment for 2 years with view to Permanency) Grade: HEO Location: Lancaster House, Newcastle upon Tyne Vacancy Reference: 2207 Salary: £ 27, 971 - £ 32, 991 pa Candidate Information Pack Vacancy Process Timeline T’s & C’s Main Duties and Accountabilities Prepare the Financial Accounting Statements To support the production of statutory financial statements at interim and financial year end to ensure the MMO manages its finances in accordance with statutory obligations including HM Treasury guidelines (Managing Public Money), National Audit Office requirements and applicable International Financial Reporting Standards. • Preparation of Financial Statements and support associated narrative for the Annual Report and Accounts, and be a liaison point for National Audit Office queries and audit evidence. • Be the Centre of Excellence for financial issues, identifying and addressing knowledge gaps and learning requirements. • Statutory, Parliamentary and EU Returns, OSCAR and Estimate Reporting

Welcome Background Job Title: MMO Finance Managers (2 Posts: 1 permanent, 1 Fixed Term Appointment for 2 years with view to Permanency) Grade: HEO Location: Lancaster House, Newcastle upon Tyne Vacancy Reference: 2207 Salary: £ 27, 971 - £ 32, 991 pa Vacancy Process Timeline T’s & C’s Main Duties and Accountabilities Manage the delivery of EMFF UK Certifying Authority responsibilities Ensure the accountabilities of the UK Certifying Authority are discharged as outlined in EU Legislation and Guidance including: • Maintaining effective relationships with UK Managing Authority and Intermediate Bodies in the Devolved Administrations; • Ensuring Payments and recoveries to Intermediary Bodies are actioned in an accurate and timely manner, in line with the relevant EU Regulations; • Audit trails and reconciliations are maintained and made available when requested; • Provide information as required by the relevant UK and EC audit bodies including production of annual accounts / financial statements. Other Responsibilities To support the Programmes Business Partner in the development and maintenance of financial reporting, including: • Marine Outcome System Senior Finance Manager; • EU Exit Finance Manager (MMO); • MMO Programmes and projects finance leads, including business case support and investment appraisal. Candidate Information Pack

Welcome Background Job Title: MMO Finance Managers (2 Posts: 1 permanent, 1 Fixed Term Appointment for 2 years with view to Permanency) Grade: HEO Location: Lancaster House, Newcastle upon Tyne Vacancy Reference: 2207 Salary: £ 27, 971 - £ 32, 991 pa Vacancy Process Timeline Role Criteria You must show demonstrable experience of • Experience in working collaboratively in a professional finance team to deliver a quality service. • Experience of contributing to wider business issues as part of a Management Team. • The ability to work on own initiative and develop solutions to business problems. • Strong communication skills consulting with a wide range of people, in writing, over the phone and in groups. • Analytical skills, to produce business focused resolutions. • Ability to engage and influence with a wide range of internal/external stakeholders. • Investment appraisal techniques, supporting business case development with cost/benefit analysis. Desirable criteria for this role • Understanding of Oracle Financials or similar • Experience in public sector finance • AAT Qualified/working towards AAT qualification Candidate Information Pack T’s & C’s

Welcome Background Job Title: MMO Finance Managers (2 Posts: 1 permanent, 1 Fixed Term Appointment for 2 years with view to Permanency) Grade: HEO Location: Lancaster House, Newcastle upon Tyne Vacancy Reference: 2207 Salary: £ 27, 971 - £ 32, 991 pa Candidate Information Pack Vacancy Process Timeline T’s & C’s Competency Profile The core competencies for this role are • • Delivering at pace Managing a Quality Service Delivering Value for Money Leading and Communicating For further information on the MMO competency framework please visit GOV. UK

Welcome Background Vacancy Process Timeline T’s & C’s How to Apply All of our jobs are advertised on the Civil Service Jobs website. You must download and complete a copy of the MMO CV Template as part of your application. This should then be attached to your application. Please note: - Your application will not be sifted if you do not use the standard MMO CV Template. Once the vacancy has closed, you will be emailed a unique link to enable you to complete the Civil Service Judgement Test. You will have 5 days to complete the test. Sift and Interviews Applications will be sifted using your Civil Service Judgement Test Score, and your CV to establish whether you meet the essential criteria. Please note: - Feedback will not be given at sift stage. The interview will consist of a 10 minute presentation (topic to be confirmed in invite to interview) followed by a 30 minute competency/technical based interview (40 minutes in total). Questions will then be invited from the interview panel. Further Information If you have any questions about applying for this role please contact: David Apedaile Tel: 0208 0263894 Email: David. apedaile@marinemanagement. org. uk Candidate Information Pack

Welcome Background Vacancy Process Timeline T’s & C’s Indicative Timeline Please note these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change. If you are unable to meet these timeframes, please let us know by contacting; David Apedaile Tel: 0208 0263894 Email: David. apedaile@marinemanagement. org. uk February Anticipated start date Week commencing 21 January Outcome Week commencing 14 January Interviews Week Commencing 21 December Sift period* 14 December Closing date December 2018 January 2019 Interviews will take place at Lancaster House, Hampshire Court, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE 4 7 YH. * The sift will include an online situational judgement test as an initial sift, links to the test will be sent via email. Candidate Information Pack

Welcome Background Appointment Term: Vacancy Process Timeline T’s & C’s 1 Permanent post, 1 Fixed Term Appointment for 2 years (with view to Permanency) Fixed Term Appointment - existing civil/public servants who apply and are successful in this post will be expected to come over on a loan/secondment basis. Please ensure you have agreement from your current department to take up a loan/secondment appointment should you be successful. Location: Lancaster House, Hampshire Court, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE 4 7 YH Working Arrangements: Full time, Part time, flexible working arrangements. With competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave we also recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and offer flexible working and a family friendly approach to work. Salary Range: £ 27, 971 - £ 32, 991 Pension: Your pension is a valuable part of your total reward package where: • The employer makes a significant contribution to the cost of your pension. • Your contributions come out of your salary before any tax is taken. This means, if you pay tax, your take-home pay will not be reduced by the full amount of your contribution; and • Your pension will continue to provide valuable benefits for you and your family if you are too ill to continue to work or die before you retire. For more information, visit www. civilservicepensionscheme. org. uk. Candidate Information Pack

Welcome Background Vacancy Process Timeline T’s & C’s Leave Allowance: 30 days (pro-rated for part time staff), 10 and a half day’s public and privilege holidays and flexible working. Training and Development: We are committed to investing in our staff and offer a range of work based training and qualifications, coaching and mentoring opportunities and a guaranteed five days of learning a year. Other Benefits: • • • • Candidate Information Pack Childcare - the Civil Service recognises that many staff balance working lives with the demands of a family life and offers support with childcare and holiday play schemes costs by providing childcare vouchers for staff who meet the eligibility criteria. Special leave. Sick pay. Salary advances. Interest free season ticket and bicycle loans. Defra discount scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Eye care. Trade Unions. Mediation service. Volunteering. Staff networking pages. Some sites also offer onsite facilities including fitness centres and staff canteens.

Welcome Background Vacancy Process Timeline T’s & C’s Eligibility: This post is advertised to suitably qualified people in the external market, and to existing Civil Servants and those in accredited Non Departmental Public Bodies. Nationality: All jobs listed in our current vacancies are open to: • EC nationals • members of the Commonwealth, European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non-EEA family members • Candidates from the Commonwealth must be free from any restrictions to reside and take up employment in the UK. As part of our selection process, successful candidates will be asked to provide, in confidence, evidence of entitlement to work in the UK and to provide references for your character and health. We will usually ask for documentary evidence of your nationality and other personal details to enable us to start taking up references, health and security clearance checks. We will tell you what you need to bring with you if you are invited to attend an assessment centre. Reserved for UK Nationals: Certain posts, notably those concerned with security and intelligence, might be reserved for British citizens, but this will not normally prevent access to a wide range of developmental opportunities within the Civil Service. This is not a reserved post. Candidate Information Pack

Welcome Background Security Clearance: Vacancy Process Timeline T’s & C’s Pre-employment checks will be undertaken in accordance with the HM Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). The BPSS comprises verification of four main elements: • • Identity employment history for the last three years nationality and immigration status, including the right to work criminal records check for unspent convictions also known as a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. In some circumstances enhanced checks may also be required however candidates will be advised if this is the case. Additionally, successful candidates are required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (six months or more in the past three years) of time spent abroad. The DBS checks are designed to provide clarity on any unspent convictions and therefore the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) apply. Conflicts of interest: Candidate Information Pack Candidates must note the requirement to declare any interests they may have that might cause questions to be raised about their approach to the business of the Department. They are required to declare any relevant business interests, shareholdings, positions of authority, retainers, consultancy arrangements or other connections with commercial, public or voluntary bodies, both for themselves and for their spouses/partners. The successful candidate will be required to give up any conflicting interests and his/her other business and financial interests may be published.

Welcome Background Equality and Diversity: Vacancy Process Timeline T’s & C’s The Marine Management Organisation is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We value and welcome diversity. We aim to develop all our staff to enable them to make a full contribution to meeting the Department's objectives, and to fulfil their own potential on merit. We will not tolerate harassment or other unfair discrimination on grounds of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, religion or sexual orientation. We will promote and support the use of a range of flexible working patterns to enable staff to balance home and work responsibilities; and we will treat people fairly irrespective of their working arrangements. Under the terms of the Equality Act 2010, we are legally required to consider making reasonable adjustments to ensure that disabled people are not disadvantaged in the recruitment and selection process. We are therefore committed to meeting, wherever possible, any needs you specify in your application. We will also consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Act to enable any applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for people with disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who meet the minimum criteria for appointment. Civil Service Code: Candidate Information Pack All civil servants are subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Code that details the Civil Service values, standards of behaviour and rights and responsibilities. For further information, visit GOV. UK.