Senior Finance Officer

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than 2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the governments office estate.

We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.

Representing the best covenant in the UK His Majestys Government we are leading transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern, cost-effective real estate service solutions.

Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. And were dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces.

Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.

The Senior Finance Officer is responsible for assisting the Finance Services team with the efficient and effective operation of cash management and payroll processes.

The post holder will also ensure that GPA manages its cash balances effectively through checking transactions are accurately recorded, producing management information, and the production of timely and accurate cash flow forecasts.

The post holder will contribute to GPA developing a culture of strong financial management.

Prepare cash flow forecasts to support cash management, and support the payment run process

Provide cash flow reports to the Cabinet Office to support the monthly group submission to HM Treasury

Work with the Cabinet Office Treasury team in relation to funding requests

Supporting the payroll and staff costs recording, ad-hoc recharging and purchase to pay processes

Support continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the function, delivering maximum value for the GPA and ensuring robust controls are in place

Preparing and processing journals

Act as contact for external and internal auditors of cash and associated controls

Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness. Working with stakeholders, especially the Property Partner, to ensure key information is provided to aid robust forecasting.

The post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as expected in relation to the role and grade.

1. Good experience of accounts payable, receivable and cash management
2. Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret significant amounts of financial data
3. Ability to develop productive relationships and effective networks with stakeholders across government organisations
4. Good experience of systems and reporting e.g. Oracle
5. Good Microsoft Office skills
6. Ability to work in a geographically dispersed team

Desirable criteria:

• Experience in an Estates/Property environment (Desirable)

Qualifications and Accreditations

Desirable criteria:

• AAT Qualified, or working towards CCAB qualification