Dstl's Finance team delivers essential expertise to an organisation which delivers vital Science and Technology research and advice to Government Defence and Security. In order for the Finance Function to be correctly resourced to meet future demands there is a need for a qualified accountant or finalist to join our high performing and dedicated team.

You will be a dedicated finance professional with experience of working with non-finance colleagues to steer and influence the business and drive and implement improvements to the way we work and the value we bring to the business.

You will ensure the Division Head, and their management team, have the appropriate financial information and support to enable decision-making in order to deftly conduct their roles.

We offer an excellent training package, modern working environment, interesting work and the opportunity to make a real difference to the role of finance in a business which is vital to the future Defence and Security needs of the nation. Our Finance team has previously received the Highly Commended Team Excellence Award at the Ministry Of Defence (MOD) Finance Awards Ceremony.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

In this role you will:

• Provide timely, accurate and value added management and statutory accounts in accordance with the timetable, accounting standards and Dstl.
• Facilitate the preparation of division/function budgets and forecasts by ensuring stakeholders have the information required to support this in the appropriate format and to agreed timetables.
• Ensure the financial awareness of the management team is enhanced through the provision of advice, assistance and knowledge management.
• Have the flexible attitude to support the wider finance function to deliver.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Knowledge, understanding and a track record of producing accurate, timely and value added management accounts;
• A Chartered Accountant qualification or fully committed to completing the final stages;
• Good, relevant experience of work in a Finance function;
• Ability to undertake financial analysis quickly and accurately;
• Good numerical and Excel skills;
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.