SRR - Corporate Services Manager Finance EO - Foreign amp Commonwealth Office

The British Embassy Riyadh has a vacancy for a Corporate Services Manager Finance for a fixedterm contract of two (2) years.

The jobholder will provide accurate forecasting budget management and financial administration and will ensure that the KSA Network (covering Riyadh and Jeddah) meets audit requirements in preparation for MAP/ NAO audits. They will also be the line manager for two (2) staff members.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead on the operational management of Posts/ Embassys daytoday finances and supervision to improve/ maintain financial performance and compliance indicators (FPCI) and key performance indicators (KPIs). Actively engage with the Finance and Procurement Hubs to inform colleagues of Posts compliance with the Purchase to Pay model. Manage high value contracts effectively.
• Budget management and presenting financial reports to Senior Management and Partners Across Government (PAGs) as required.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of the Quarterly VAT claims for the KSA Network
• Lead on MidTerm Financial Planning (MTFP) for the Network liaising with stakeholders to understand financial requirements.
• Accurately forecast the annual costs for the Network and ensure the budget remains within 1% of the Networks allocation.
• Prepare and submit Overseas Accounting Return (OAR) to the Finance Directorate.
• Manage administrative and capital spend in line with the Directorate. Actively liaise with the Networks Account Manager in the Directorate and key stakeholders.
• Provide financial support and guidance to resident PAGs and increase awareness of policies and procedures that underpin One HMG Overseas.
• Review audit requirements and ensure all records are maintained to the correct standard.
• Maintain MAP requirements and prepare annual responses.
• Identify and maximise efficiencies and responsibilities to meet the demands of a busy Network and maintain a working knowledge of wider corporate responsibilities.
• Line manage up to two (2) staff members. Ensure the team have the right skills to complete their roles and efficiently produce reporting and invoices to support income generation and maintain the Networks finances in line with the Directorates guidelines.
• Contribute to activity within the wider Embassy including support on high profile visits and other crosscutting corporate tasks and participating in the Embassys emergency planning and any other response to a crisis affecting UK citizens.

The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required.

Key behaviours required:

• Making Effective Decisions Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options implications and risks of decisions.
• Changing and Improving Seek out opportunities to create effective change and suggest innovative ideas for improvement. Review ways of working including seeking and providing feedback.
• Working Together Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally from a range of diverse backgrounds sharing information resources and support.
• Delivering at Pace Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.

Eligibility:

• The successful candidate must be able to secure a local residence and work permit in Saudi (iqama) OR already have the right to work and reside in Saudi.
• The British Embassy provides visa sponsorship. The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassys sponsorship.

• Strong financial and budget management skills. Previous experience in finance management and budget management ideally for at least two (2) years.
• Team player who is capable of working on their own initiative and manage others.
• Excellent organisational skills including ability to organise and prioritise workload organise records and meet deadlines and changing priorities whilst maintaining close attention to detail and without compromising the quality of the work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer focus. Able to maintain a range of contacts to build effective working relationships and work well with staff and teams within the Network.
• Demonstrates courtesy and consideration in dealing with all stakeholders. Able to show discretion in handling any sensitive matters with the trust of all involved.
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to engage at all levels internally and with external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and spoken. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely both orally and in written communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook Word PowerPoint Teams) particularly Excel. Accurate typing and proofreading skills.

• Previous line management experience.
• Familiarity with Oraclebased applications for finance and procurement (including Hyperion and OBIEE).
• Holds a relevant finance/ accounting (ACCA CIMA CFA etc.) or business qualification or is currently pursuing one.
• Familiarity with UK government/ public sector processes and policies on financial and budget management.
• Experience of working in the GCC and/ or wider Middle East region.
• Familiarity or relevant experience in corporate services.
• Arabic language skills.

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role.

Monthly salary details:

• Base Salary SAR 9256
• Housing Allowance SAR 2314 (subject to eligibility) *
• Travel Allowance SAR 500 (subject to eligibility) *
• Total SAR 12070

• Allowances are not payable to staff who receive official provision for such expenditure in some other form. Spouses/ Dependents of UKBS officers working at the Embassy are not eligible to Housing or Travel Allowance.

No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

This position is fulltime based on 35 hours per week. Normal working hours for the Embassy are from 08:00 to 15:00 from Sunday to Thursday with core working hours from 10:0015:00. Core working hours is the period of the day that employees are required to be at work. The working day outside of the core hours is a flexible period which allows employees to choose when they work subject to operational needs.

The jobholder will be required to be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will be dictated by operational needs and may involve working out of hours (evening/ weekend). Flexible working arrangements may be considered based on operational requirements and agreement with the line manager and in line with FCDO and Embassy policies.

The successful candidate will be subject to a 90day probationary period.

The successful candidate will be required to transfer their iqama under the Embassys sponsorship.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must include with their online application form

1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);

2) a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and

3) specific examples in the relevant sections of the online application form of how you meet the key behaviours required.

Applications that do not include these information will not be considered.

The closing date for applications is at 23:55 KSA local time on 06 February 2024.

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Due to the large number of applications we receive only those shortlisted for the next step in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a reserve list. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

The start date mentioned in the advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo securityvetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks.

The recruitment process including security clearance is expected to take around 23 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and in the UK dependent on the security level required for the role and the candidates profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.

The British Embassy Riyadh is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to inclusivity a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Saudi Arabia employment law.