Are you looking for an exciting pivotal role supporting the treasury operations of the UK government as part of Exchequer Funds and Accounts Cash Management branch. If so, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Team

Here in Exchequer Funds and Accounts we deliver the fundamental treasury function in HM Treasury. Our role is to manage cash flow, debt issuance and reserves efficiently and effectively on behalf of the Exchequer. This includes the funding of the public sector from the Consolidated Fund (CF), administering the gilts issued from the National Loans Fund (NLF) by the Debt Management Office (DMO), providing bridging finance from the Contingencies Fund (CtF), and oversight of the UK’s gold and currency reserves which are held in the Exchange Equalisation Account (EEA).  Our team is 20 strong and divided into four branches covering funds, cash management, accounts, and business continuity.

We are part of the wider Government Finance Function (GFF), which represents and supports the finance community across the civil service. GFF offers a range of developmental opportunities, resources, tools and networks to support us in our roles.

We are a friendly, encouraging, and inclusive team, and we are committed to actively supporting everyone’s well-being and professional development

About the Job

In this role, you will:

1. Be the subject matter expert in Cash Management policy, leading the development of cash management policy products such as annex’s in Managing Public Money, and Global Finance Standards in OneFinance. You will also provide expert advice and guidance on cash management policies to build capability across government.
2. Acting as the process owner for the Cash Management dataset within OSCAR II (HMT’s data collection tool) and, as part of this, leading a small team to ensure the timely and accurate collection of cashflow data.
3. Collaborating with senior stakeholders across government to challenge assumptions, improve cash management practices, develop effective forecasting models, and work closely on new policy announcements and sensitive transactions ensuring effective cash-management practice.
4. Supporting the team leader with ad-hoc projects and initiatives as required.
5. Providing operational support across the branch to ensure smooth delivery of wider team objectives.

The focus of the branch is to promote good cash management across Government and produce regular cash forecasts that are used to inform the Debt Management Office’s operational work of managing the government’s daily cash needs in the money markets.  This role will lead the development cash management policy and work closely across government to promote best working practices.

About You

The successful candidate will have the ability to analyse complex information, weigh up alternatives, and make sound, evidence-based decisions that align with organisational objectives. You will be able to inspire and motivate teams, driving performance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while setting a clear direction. You’ll be able to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively to a variety of audiences, and in building strong relationships to influence outcomes effectively. Lastly you will be committed to delivering high-quality services, ensuring that customer needs are met efficiently and standards are consistently maintained or exceeded.

Some of the Benefits our people love!

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King’s birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month
• Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours)
• Generous parental and adoption leave packages
• Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%
• Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances
• A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity

For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at .uk