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SalaryThe Finance, Portfolio and Performance (FPP) team at the House of Commons plays a pivotal role in supporting a thriving Parliamentary democracy. We are dedicated to delivering the House of Commons’ Strategy and corporate priorities through meticulous business and financial planning, performance analysis, and project support across Parliament. Our Financial Services Team is at the heart of this mission, ensuring efficient financial processes, accounting, and reporting, while providing essential services to Members of Parliament and the broader House of Commons Service.
The Financial Services Team engage with a range of stakeholders at all levels to ensure that financial processes run efficiently, and that people can easily follow them. Financial Services covers a broad range of functions, types of activity which include; purchasing, income, cash and treasury management, and grants management, and processes that impact individuals directly such as expenses and reimbursements.
The Finance Manager is responsible for managing their respective team, ensuring the efficient processing of House of Commons payables and receivables supporting the Head of Financial Services to deliver a high quality, effective and efficient service. This team provides key finance services for the House of Commons, including supplier management, payments and income processing and supporting compliance with IR35, VAT and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) tax requirements. This role has line management responsibility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Effective financial management skills are required to support the Head of Financial Services on the design and effective management of adequate business resilience plans and service improvements to meet changing business and customer needs.
- Champion effective financial controls across the organisation by promoting financial best practice and applying relevant control frameworks. Supporting the development of key financial services policies.
- Provide expert advice on the application of and compliance with taxation regulations including Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), VAT and IR35 intermediaries legislation, ensuring compliance with regulations and statutory requirements.
- Building and maintaining key relationships, in particular developing trust and rapport. This includes managing expectations of senior managers and stakeholders.
- Oversight of team members and other’s work and developing leadership skills within and across teams. Motivating and developing staff, embedding principles of equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring that the team makes a significant, positive contribution to the achievement of vision and business goals.
The House of Commons is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.
If you have a passion for government and want to join an organisation that offers a dynamic and rewarding career, then we’d love to hear from you. The House of Commons offer a competitive salary, a generous annual leave entitlement (35 days plus public holidays), flexible hybrid working, substantial pension scheme, health and wellness benefits and the opportunity for professional development and growth.
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated finance professional with a passion for supporting parliamentary democracy, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. For an in-depth discussion please contact Stephanie Robinson from Allen Lane.
