Finance/Recharging Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Corsham/ Hybrid |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Defence & Nuclear |
| Salary | £600 Per Day |
| Start Date | July 17th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Ashley Price |
| Job Ref | 7593-PSR1JP00101487 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Finance/Recharging Manager to join them on a 2 month contract. This position will be based in Corsham/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
This role is responsible for providing corporate finance services including planning, in-year management, project accounting and governance, investment appraisal and financial reporting supporting Defence Digital delivery. The role is also responsible for recharging the consumption of Digital Services to customer organisations
Top 3 Evaluation Criteria
- Sound understanding of Government Finance principles
- Financial planning and forecasting expertise
- Charging / Billing experience
Essential:
- SC (Security Clearance)
- Holds or is working towards recognised professional financial qualifications
- Proficient IT skills
- Strong financial governance and control
- In year budget and financial management
- Sound understanding of Government Finance principles
- Financial planning and forecasting expertise
- Experience with investment appraisals and business cases
- Charging / Billing experience
Desirable:
- Defence background
- CP&F knowledge useful
Responsibilities:
- Delivery of long-term planning submissions (SPC Strategic Planning Cycle) and Annual Budgeting Cycle (ABC)), including options.
- Delivery of In-year Budget and Forecast, coordinating monthly submissions and commentary packs in line with the consolidated review timetable.
- Ensure accounts are robust, associated Project Account, asset delivery and inventory information is accurately maintained and reconciled and reporting (including Team Leader Review Financial Position and Management Validation and Audit File (MVAF) is delivered.
- Undertake reviews of Business Cases and financial accounting returns and processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure delivery of a robust compliance and governance framework including discharge of effective financial requirements, Value for Money (VFM) and affordability scrutiny, assurance and financial concurrence within delegated authority.
- Effectively manage resources within area of responsibility to deliver VFM.
- Provision of Cost Models to support evaluation of industry bids and to provide robust evidence in support of financial approvals.
Recharging
- Continued development of recharging models for Foundry Services and supporting instructions.
- Working with Service Groups to develop and validate financial MI to support recharging of Foundry Services to customers either through Direct or Indirect Billing.
- Co-ordination of indirect billing (financial journals) once recharging values have been agreed between project team and customers.
- Monthly reconciliation of recharging and input into the monthly forecast reviews.
Finance Competence Framework (FCF):
- FCF1 Understanding the Principles of Govt Finance – Level 3 Desirable
- FCF2 Financial Governance – Level 2, Essential
- FCF3 Financial Planning – Level 2 - Desirable
- FCF4 In-Year Financial Management – Level 3, Essential
- FCF6 Investment Appraisals – Level 3 - Desirable
- E 2/3
- Professional Qualifications and Registrations required: Essential/Desirable Level
- One of the below
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Chartered Institute Management Accountants (CIMA)
- Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
- Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting (CIPFA)
- or at technician/diploma level Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)/ACCA E
- CIMA – Management level (and be awarded CIMA Adv Dip MA)
- ACCA – Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills levels
- CIPFA – Professional Diploma
- ACA – Professional level
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Sound understanding of Government Finance principles
