Interim Cost Modeller– MOD

Corsham LOT1 JP00030125 Interim Cost Modeller– MOD

Financial Modeller to assist with the production of financial artefacts to support the GC Reset activity and RN submission to IAC

• Maintaining tha operating the extant GC Cost Model including functional updates to option costings, actuals, risks and benefits, to enable the delivery of proabilitistic cost forecast.
• To use appropriate accounting treatments endorsed by the appropriate MoD department and GC Financial Controller.
• Provide appropriate breakdown of forecasts and associated briefing material in line with JSP 655.
• Interpreting and translating the GC Risk register and schedule to meet the inputs requirements of the GC Cost Model.
• Working with the schedule and risk managers.
• Support the production of key cost model inputs which shall include as a minimum a robust Cost Data Assumptions List (CDAL).
• Support to the independent assurance requirements of Cost Assurance and Analysis Services (CAAS) which shall include as a minimum, CAAS Cost Model inputs, Verification and Validation (V&V) evidence, Optimism Bias and CAAS Assurance Team Financial artefacts
• Support in identifying and articulating GC Reset Benefits
• Support in the Stakeholder Management engagement for the Reset activity and RN submission

Qualifications required:

• Full/part qualified Accountant or relevant experience (would also be considered);
• Advanced Excel skills;
• Experience creating and maintaining complex and linked cost models.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of modelling and evidence requirements to support CAT A submissions;
• Experience of working in Ministry of Defence Finance Function;
• Working as part of a multi-functional project team

Pay Rate: £328 - £412 per day pay range, subject to IR35 status

This is a temporary, but possibly long term role.

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• Your address (including post code) and a telephone number so that we can reach you during working hours
• Your recent UK working experience going back at least 5 years, or full employment history if you have been working for fewer years than this.
• Your availability to work either immediately, or at short notice.
• Additional Requirements:
  • SC - security clearance.

Other preferable/desirable details to include on your CV, if applicable:

• Any local authority/public sector experience
• Any relevant qualifications held or being studied for

Client Category: Central Government Body

Anticipated Length of Assignment: All of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. This opening assignment is for 3 months.

Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours

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Job Ref: Corsham LOT1 JP00030125 Interim Cost Modeller– MOD

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