Ukstratcom-Hq-Education-Asst Head-Business Management

This role covers the Co-ordination and oversight of operational forecasting and budgeting across the DefAc and RCDS, with responsibility for the effective financial management of the Defence Academies 4 main contracts. Assist in leading the Defence Academy Business Management Team, improving the accuracy of financial management information to support effective planning and senior decision making.

Travel to RCDS in London on a weekly basis is required.

Strategic delivery of:

· Operating proactively and collaboratively with the Intelligent Client Function (ICF), commercial colleagues and other relevant stakeholders to lead on the development, implementation and delivery of coherent Government processes to effectively manage Defence Academy 4 main contracts. Attend and guide contract business review and forecast meetings.

· Operating proactively and collaboratively with the HQ Higher Level Budget personnel delivery branch lead on the development of a coherent and effective workforce forecasting model and associated holistic workforce management information.

· Lead on the preparation and consolidation of Defence Academy and RCDS financial plan (ABC) and IYM forecasts with specific responsibility for 4 main contracts and workforce.

· Challenge and scrutinise key ABC and mid-year FOO submissions. Provide advice and guidance to Unit Heads and Business Managers. Identify and drive opportunities for substantial cost reductions. Development and provision of effective and accurate financial management information with particular emphasis on the 4 main contracts and workforce.

· In conjunction with the Finance Business Manager, develop and maintain a common and systematic approach to the finance business management functions bringing congruence and efficiency to the process.

Provision of clear information and advice to the Senior Leadership team based on detailed analysis and modelling of costs and plans

Relationship Management

· Work collaboratively and proactively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure coherent and efficient delivery of the transformation and IG agenda, moving them from the planning space into day-to-day routine activity.

Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with Colleges, Business Units and other support functions across the Academy and RCDS, setting the standard and benchmark to achieve consistency, coherence, resource efficiency and situational awareness in the embedded Business Manager community.

Undertake line management, mentoring and countersigning tasks as required by the role. This role has 1 direct report and 4 countersigning roles.