Enterprise Agreement Finance Manager

On behalf of the MOD , we are looking for a Enterprise Agreement Fiance Manager (Inside IR35) for a contract Until 31/03/2027 (potential extension) based in Corsham with 2 days a week office attendance The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence , as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support.

The MOD’s customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management . The MOD’s aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK’s security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term.

To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD. The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK.

We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others. We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Enterprise Agreement Finance Manager to play a key role in supporting the financial management and governance of a major Cisco Enterprise Agreement (EA) across Defence Digital. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and implement financial processes that maximise value from a significant strategic technology investment.

Working across finance, commercial, procurement and digital delivery teams, you will support the recovery of the initial investment, establish sustainable funding mechanisms, and ensure robust purchasing and governance arrangements are in place. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance Business Partners, Commercial colleagues, the Cisco EA reseller and service delivery teams to drive adoption of the agreement, monitor financial performance and deliver tangible value for money across Defence Digital As a Enterprise Agrrement Finance Manager , your main responsibilities will be: Supporting the development and implementation of financial recovery models for the Cisco Enterprise Agreement.

Assisting with the establishment of funding mechanisms, recharge processes, budget transfers and cost recovery arrangements. Monitoring expenditure, income and financial performance against agreed recovery targets. Maintaining financial forecasts, management information and reporting packs to support business decision -making.

Coordinating funding transfers and financial journals to ensure annual Cisco EA payments are funded and processed accurately. Tracking, reconciling and investigating financial transactions relating to EA consumption and funding allocations. Working with commercial and procurement teams to develop compliant purchasing processes aligned to agreed Commercial Purchasing Arrangements (CPA).

Providing guidance to stakeholders on purchase order, financial and funding processes. Preparing financial reports, dashboards and briefing materials for governance boards and senior leaders . Building effective working relationships with internal finance teams, commercial colleagues, digital service teams and external suppliers.

Supporting audits, assurance activities and financial reviews. Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, increase agreement adoption and deliver greater value for money. PLEASE NOTE: SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

Essential: Active SC Clearance Experience in financial administration, budgeting and forecasting within a large and complex organisation. Knowledge of financial journals, budget transfers, recharge mechanisms and financial governance processes. Experience working alongside procurement, commercial or contract management functions.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify solutions to complex issues. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build productive working relationships across multiple teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a Disability Confident employer, the MOD encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates . Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review.

Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, the MOD welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners.

Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation.

Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.