Ministry of Justice
17010 - Finance Business Partner - HMPPS Yorkshire Area
🇬🇧Leeds, England, United Kingdom27 days ago
£42,914 – £46,182Full Time
Job Title/ Position
Finance Business Partner
Grade
SEO
Number of Vacancies
2
Business Group
Chief Operating Officer, MoJ
Directorate
Finance Business Partnering
Location
Two posts covering the Yorkshire Prison Group area and the Yorkshire and the Humber Probation area
Base Location – Yorkshire
MoJ HQ Building
5 Wellington Place Leeds
LS1 4AP
Optional alternative base locations at,
Beverley Magistrates Court HU17 9EJ
Hull Combined Court HU1 2EZ
York Justice Satellite Office YO1 9WL
Travel Required to the following prisons in Yorkshire
HMP Hatfield DN7 6EL
HMP Hull HU9 5LS
HMP Humber HU15 2JZ
HMP Leeds LS12 2TJ
HMP Lindholme DN7 6EE
HMP Moorland DN7 6BW
HMP Wealstun LS23 7AZ
Travel may be required to Probation Offices across Yorkshire and the Humber. These are located in,
Barnsley, Bradford, Doncaster, Hull, Kirklees, Leeds, North Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield and York
Occasional (bi-monthly / quarterly) travel may be required to MoJ HQ in London (currently Petty France and Canary Wharf)
Hours
37
Post Type Permanent
Role Type/ Team Finance
Overview
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) is an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). MoJ is responsible for everything that goes into running the UK’s criminal and civil justice systems, creating the foundations for a safe, fair and prosperous society. We are one of the largest government departments with over 88,000 staff based across England and Wales. We are responsible for 500 courts and tribunals, 122 prisons, the policies underpinning the system and much more.
The MoJ Finance Function is a high performing group with a commitment to provide the best possible information and advice to our business colleagues. This role sits in the HMPPS Finance Business Partnering Team and will provide direct Finance Business Partner support to prisons and probation in the regions along with working flexibly to support the Lead Finance Business Partner. It’s a fascinating and varied business area to support and will give the postholder insight into the day to day running of prison and probation services and their aims and objectives.
Role Summary
This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of front‑line prison and probation operations, partnering directly with governors and senior operational leaders. You will see first‑hand how financial decisions affect safety, rehabilitation, and service delivery, and you will play a critical role in shaping those decisions.
Finance Business Partnering SEOs are responsible for building strong relationships with their stakeholders, understanding the business, and explaining financial information for budget holders in an understandable manner.
As a Finance Business Partner, you will be a key member of the finance function, working with other members of the team, wider MoJ Finance colleagues and key stakeholders from the business areas we support.
Post locations are flexible within the Yorkshire region. Regularly visiting sites is a core part of the role and provides valuable insight into how prisons and probation operate day to day. This hands-on exposure enables you to build strong relationships and provide financial support that is grounded in operational reality.
Successful candidates will be allocated a base location within the region (likely to be an MoJ HQ, JCC, or JSO) and the expectation is that candidates will fund travel costs to and from that base location.
You will support Senior operational managers and their teams as well as working flexibly across the region to support the Strategic Finance Lead as required. Postcodes have been included for your reference and location will be discussed at interview.
Role Responsibilities Overview
The job holder will be required to undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
Role Responsibilities/Tasks Detail
Essential Role Requirements
Qualification
Application Process
You will be assessed using Success Profiles - GOV.UK. Success Profiles enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours, and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role.
Sift
Behaviours – Please provide examples of how you have met each of the behaviours below:
We will also assess a candidate’s experience and ability based on the skills required as set out below through:
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate the essential role requirements within the application behaviour responses, statement of suitability and CV.
If we receive a large number of applications, we will carry out an initial sift on the lead criteria of Communicating and Influencing. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to interview.
Interview
Candidates who are successful following the sift process will be invited to a face-to-face interview in Leeds, where the behavioural elements and strengths will be tested further alongside other elements of the post. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates in advance of the interviews.
Behaviours –
Technical test on the day – the details of which will be provided on the day.
You will also be assessed on strengths, these are not shared in advance of interview.
Specialist Allowances
In addition to salary, a pensionable, non-contractual specialist allowance may be applicable if you are fully qualified with CCAB, CIMA or equivalent. Specialist allowances apply to certain roles only, are non-transferable to other roles and are subject to annual review.
Travel Requirements
Guidance on office attendance remains that civil servants are expected to spend 60% of their time in local office/Government building. Successful candidates will be allocated a base location within the Yorkshire region which will be one of the locations listed above. The role holder will be required to regularly visit prisons and probation offices across the region to meet with stakeholders and attend meetings. These sites are located in the Yorkshire region (see postcodes above). National travel will be required occasionally.
The expectation is that candidates will fund travel costs to and from their base location. If required to attend a location other than their base location, post-holders may be entitled to claim some or all of any extra expense (beyond the usual base location travel costs) in line with the T&S policy.
DROP IN SESSION:
To help us bring these roles to life, we are holding online information sessions where you can hear us talk about the interesting and varied elements of the roles and how we help support our stakeholders. To register for a session, contact Simon. Bowen1@justice.gov.uk.
For further information please feel free to contact Simon.Bowen1@justice.gov.uk
Working Arrangements & Further Information
The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity.
Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.
For nationally advertised role: all successful candidates will be appointed to the nearest viable office nearest to their home postcode and on its respective pay scale. This will be at either a HQ building (subject to desk allocation, a Justice Collaboration Centre (JCC) or a Justice Satellite Office (JSO) – See Map. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity).
For current MoJ employees, your base location will need to be changed to the nearest viable office (to your home postcode), either at a HQ building, JCC or JSO within the National Office Network and moved its location’s respective pay scale (any legacy arrangements/locations will need to be amended).
Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.
MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain their grade on lateral transfer.
All candidates who are currently in receipt of Mark Time / Pay Protection should ensure they are familiar with the new policy on permanent and temporary promotion which can be found on the employee intranet.
Flexible working hours
The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. MoJ welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy.
Benefits
The MoJ offers a range of benefits:
Annual Leave
Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service.
There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Pension
The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.
Training
The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.
Networks
The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.
Support
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order
As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns.
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You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
A Great Place to Work for Veterans
The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans
Redeployment Interview Scheme
Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.
MoJ is able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidates will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.
Civil Service Nationality Rules
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules
Reserve list
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.
Contact Information
MoJ:
If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
Please quote the job reference - 17010
HMPPS
If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
Please quote the job reference
AllowanceIf the post holder is qualified and meets specialist pay level criteria
“In addition to salary, a pensionable, non-contractual specialist allowance is applied to this role for full members of a professional accountancy body (CCAB or CIMA). Specialist allowances apply to certain roles only, are non-transferable to other roles and are subject to annual review.”
Use of Artificial Intelligence (Al)
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
