RAF - Financial Management Reporting Team Executive Officer

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ACCA Careers .Job summary: Are you a positive and proactive individual looking for an exciting role within a fast-paced function? Join our inclusive Air Finance team at RAF High Wycombe.About the Job
The Air Finance Team consists of three functional areas — Finance Business Partners, Specialist Services and Finance Operations — within the Director of Resources, interacting with numerous stakeholders across the Command. This recruitment is for
3 Executive Officer positions
within the Finance Operations, Financial Management Reporting team. The team comprises approximately 60 personnel in 14 sub teams. The post offers the opportunity to develop financial, communication and leadership skills while working in a large, friendly, and flexible team. We are seeking proactive individuals to produce timely and robust financial information with recommendations for senior management. You will liaise with stakeholders including Civilian and Military finance colleagues, RAF Stations and Units, and Senior Managers; therefore, proven communication skills are essential.Professional Finance qualifications are not essential. Air Command is building a learning culture, and continued development is important; support may be available to undertake further qualifications or CPD events. The role is based at Headquarters Air Command, RAF High Wycombe, with hybrid working options. Some travel to RAF stations within your area of responsibility may be required to foster relationships and understanding of the role.Job holders may work from home or another MOD site with regular attendance at High Wycombe as required by the business needs. The position is advertised at 37 hours per week.Job Description
The Financial Management Reporting team conducts all foundation financial activities regarding Air Command, owning report production and initial financial analysis. The team provides an efficient In-Year Management (IYM) and Annual Budget Cycle (ABC) reporting function across Air Command units. The In-Year Management team produces timely and accurate monthly financial forecasts for the Top Level Budget (TLB), including monthly forecasts, accruals and pre-payments to support the wider financial position.This role is the focal point for the Business Managers across Air Command, so building relationships with key stakeholders is essential. You will liaise with RAF stations to ensure correct financial information is submitted on time to support monthly forecasts and annual planning cycles. Some travel to RAF stations may be undertaken to develop your understanding of the areas within your role. Clear communication and strong working relationships with a wide range of individuals are essential.Person specification
Calculate a robust monthly forecast for Basic Level Budgets, submitting forecasts within TLB guidelines.Collaborate with Business Managers to maintain accurate data and up-to-date commentary for meaningful variance analysis.Generate accruals, prepayments, deferred income journals and process mis-booking corrections.Process Control Total (CT) Transfers.Collaborate with Business Managers to update and manage Business Plans to reflect known changes.Complete AP0 process on an annual basis.Pull through automated data into workbooks and Monthly Finance Packs (MFRs).Support FMR HEOs with Run Rate and Forecast Accuracy Returns.Assist Finance Business Partners with taskers and provide data when requested.Assist wider Fin Ops with ad-hoc tasks.Liaise and build upon existing relationships with station Business Managers.Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Communicating and InfluencingWorking TogetherManaging a Quality ServiceDelivering at PaceEvidence of these behaviours will be requested on your application form:Communicating and InfluencingManaging a Quality ServiceBenefits
Salary: £29,580. The Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards your Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension. See Civil Service Pension benefits.Flexible workingTraining and personal development opportunitiesA culture encouraging inclusion and diversity25 days paid annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service8 public holidays per year, plus leave for HM The King’s birthdayCompetitive Civil Service pension with employer contributionsEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveSubsidised fitness suite membership and access to military-led fitness classesCafé and shop on siteApply before
11:55 pm on Monday 20 October 2025. For more information and to apply, visit our website via the “Apply” button.
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