Portfolio Finance and Systems Senior Advisor - 33676
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Finance and investment analysts and advisers
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£45,800
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Description
Desirable skills:
The Environment Agency is committed to building an inclusive workforce that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity — we actively seek it, embrace it, and embed it into everything we do.
Our newly established (Environment and Business) E&B Portfolio Management Office (PfMO) is focused on creating a centralised portfolio that drives change, transformation, and continuous improvement. The E&B PfMO is recruiting a Finance and Systems Senior Advisor to drive forward the PfMO vision.
This role plays a pivotal role in E&B’s PfMO, providing expert oversight of financial reporting and systems. The role ensures high‑quality financial insights, robust system management, and timely, accurate responses to internal and external commissions.
This position also provides day‑to‑day leadership to a small team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement in portfolio financial management processes.
Key responsibilities:
- Experience working in a P3M environment.
- Knowledge of public‑sector governance, financial frameworks, or reporting cycles.
- Professional qualifications in finance, project/portfolio management, or data analysis.
The Environment Agency is committed to building an inclusive workforce that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity — we actively seek it, embrace it, and embed it into everything we do.
Our newly established (Environment and Business) E&B Portfolio Management Office (PfMO) is focused on creating a centralised portfolio that drives change, transformation, and continuous improvement. The E&B PfMO is recruiting a Finance and Systems Senior Advisor to drive forward the PfMO vision.
This role plays a pivotal role in E&B’s PfMO, providing expert oversight of financial reporting and systems. The role ensures high‑quality financial insights, robust system management, and timely, accurate responses to internal and external commissions.
This position also provides day‑to‑day leadership to a small team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement in portfolio financial management processes.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide day to day leadership, professional development, coaching, and support to a small team within the PfMO.
E&B fosters an inclusive, supportive culture and uses evidence and innovation to influence policy and delivery.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in change and transformation in the E&B directorate under the Change Implementation team. You’ll creatively shape a brand-new PfMO, with development opportunities and strong support from your team and peers.
The team is supportive and plays a vital role in shaping and optimising the Portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment and enhancing decision-making.
Experience/skills Required
This role is central to ensuring the E&B directorate has clear, reliable financial insights, data accuracy and system management. By combining technical expertise with leadership capability, the Finance and Systems Senior Advisor strengthens decision‑making, enhances portfolio transparency, and supports the effective delivery of strategic outcomes across the directorate.
Essential skills:
Essential skills:
- Strong experience in financial reporting/analysis/ portfolio financial management.
- Proven ability to manage and improve systems, tools, or digital platforms used for portfolio or programme oversight.
- Experience leading or supervising a team, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and data‑interpretation skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and commissions.
- Clear, confident communicator, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and influence decision‑making.
- Experience working in a P3M environment.
- Knowledge of public‑sector governance, financial frameworks, or reporting cycles.
We are a Category-1 responder, and all staff are required to take on an incident role. You will be given appropriate training and support to find a role that suits your role and situation.
You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible/hybrid, however some travel and overnights may be required.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for additional information, please contact Ben Robinson (ben.robinson@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews are anticipated to be held in April. As part of the interview process there may be an additional assessment, if selected for interview these details will be sent closer to the time.
Competence 1
Data and Information Management
Description
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.
Feedback is generally not available at sift stage
In terms of portfolio, programme and project management, describe what data you handle, and how you interpret this into information for the business. How do you ensure the information is produce in a timely manner, accurate, relevant and understandable to your customers?
Competence 2
Delivers Results Through Others
Description
Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Tell me about a time when you had to achieve a significant outcome by coordinating a group of people who didn’t report to you. How did you ensure they delivered what was needed and what was the result?
Competence 3
Communicates Effectively
Description
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Provide an example of a time when you have had to communicate effectively with a large number of stakeholders. How did you decide what communication method to use and ensure the message was understood?
Competence 4
Leads People
Description
Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Please provide an example of leading people through challenging circumstances. How did you motivate them, ensure focus and that they performed well?
If you are applying from the Civil Servic
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Tell me about a time when you had to achieve a significant outcome by coordinating a group of people who didn’t report to you. How did you ensure they delivered what was needed and what was the result?
Competence 3
Communicates Effectively
Description
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Provide an example of a time when you have had to communicate effectively with a large number of stakeholders. How did you decide what communication method to use and ensure the message was understood?
Competence 4
Leads People
Description
Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Please provide an example of leading people through challenging circumstances. How did you motivate them, ensure focus and that they performed well?
If you are applying from the Civil Servic
e please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.