Managing the overall day-to-day delivery of financial systems, data and technology across the department, including the oversight of robust & effective controls and risk management.
Finance Systems, Data and Technology G6s lead a team of finance systems, data, technology and project delivery professionals. They are responsible for continuous improvement of finance systems, ?data and technology as well as business processes ensuring that finance data ownership is in place across the department. They help to maintain the integrity, reliability and resilience ?of finance systems and data across the department, ensuring that the service provided to the finance function are effective, efficient and support the delivery of the department?s objectives. They will be a champion for change to drive continuous system improvement and transformation, while effectively engaging with stakeholders ?across the department and other government departments. The role holder leads systems and change projects ensuring 'buy in' from impacted teams.
G6s are expected to:
Have a key leadership role and are likely to be responsible for managing multiple teams, supporting larger and more complex areas of the business or multiple organisations.
Innovation sponsor and advocate for your organisation.
Manage the effective delivery of financial systems, data and technology across the organisation, including effective controls and risk management.
Deliver business change which improves user experience via an efficient, effective and intuitive process.
Provide expert advice regarding systems and technology to senior officials and external suppliers.
Improve and transform financial systems, data and technology to meet stakeholder needs.
Finance lead on major contract changes and tendering processes.
Liaise with and manage relationships with Shared Service providers.
Suitable for candidates from:
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Managing the overall day-to-day delivery of financial systems, data and technology across the department, including the oversight of robust & effective controls and risk management.
Leading initiatives to continuously improve and holistically transform financial systems, data and technology to embrace advanced data analytics, process automation, artificial intelligence and digital innovation in a way that meets stakeholder needs across government, in close collaboration with other functions.
Leading reviews of finance systems effectiveness, oversee root cause analysis, and ensure that data policies and governance processes are fit for purpose.
Expertly delivering lasting business change, which meaningfully improves the user experience via efficient, effective and intuitive processes that deliver value for money.
Finance lead on major contract changes and tendering processes.
Providing expertise and specialist advice regarding systems and technology to senior officials and external suppliers, which enables the development and delivery of solutions to meet business outcomes.
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Please note - The above list includes typical tasks at this grade.
To see the role responsibilities, please visit Finance Systems, Data and Technology for more info.
For details of Behaviours read the Success Profiles guidance on GOV.UK.
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Making Effective Decisions
Leadership
Communicating and Influencing
Delivery at Pace
Managing a Quality Service
Developing Self and Others
Leadership and people management skills to deliver change and transformation both in their team as well as the wider organisation
Strong communication skills which can break down complex and abstract concepts using a range of communications methods across different audiences; such as other professions, backgrounds and areas of expertise
Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills to understand the needs, priorities and motivations of others
Deep analytical and problem-solving skills to work with others to understand the root causes of needs or problems to devise effective solutions
Effective personal resilience to respond to ambiguity, uncertainty, challenges, and set-backs
Key for Levels of Professional skills
A = Awareness
W = Working
P = Practitioner
E = Expert
L5 = Level 5
L6 = Level 6
| Subheadings | Professional Skills | Level | Learning Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication skills | P/E | ||
| Strategic analysis and insight | P/E | ||
| Influencing skills | P/E | ||
| Commercial acumen | P/E | ||
| Financial reporting | P | ||
| Project management | P/E | ||
| Change management | P/E | ||
| Business analysis | P/E | ||
| User research | A/W | ||
| Data analysis | P/E | ||
| Desirable | Understanding of government finance guidance | W/P | |
| Risk management | P/E | ||
| Data Science | A | ||
| Data Analysis Tools: Proficiency in tools like Excel, SQL, R, Python, and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI for developing AI models and data analysis; SQL for database management and querying | A | ||
| Statistical and Quantitative Analysis: Strong understanding of statistical methods and quantitative analysis techniques. | A | ||
| Machine Learning:? Understanding machine learning algorithms and techniques, such as supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, and deep learning. Familiarity with platforms like TensorFlow, Keras, and Scikit-learn | A | ||
| Natural Language Processing (NLP): Understanding NLP techniques to analyse text data from financial reports, news articles, and social media. Familiarity with NLP libraries like NLTK, spaCy, and Apache OpenNLP. | A | ||
| Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) Framework | Enterprise and business architecture STPL | L6 | |
| Business Modelling BSMO | L6 | ||
| Requirements definition & management REQM | L6 | ||
| Organisational design & development ORDI | L6 | ||
| Business process testing BPTS | L6 | ||
| Data modelling and design DTAN | L5 | ||
| Service level management SLMO | L6 | ||
| Configuration management CFMG | L6 | ||
| Relationship management RLMT | L6 |
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Examples:
1. Project Management
2. Digital, Data and Technology
Accelerated qualification may be available for G6s and SCS1 with the relevant experience (subject to application and approval).
This role may be suitable for individuals in:
For more information on qualification, please visit the Finance Systems, Data & Technology?main page.
This role is suitable for:
For more information on qualification, please visit the Finance Systems, Data & Technology?main page.
Depending on the entry route, staff in this role typically move into: