Remote Finance and Procurement Manager

Role:
Finance and Procurement Manager

Employer:

Single Source Regulations Office Sector:
Non-Departmental Public Body

Location:

London / Hybrid / Remote Salary:
Up to £59,000 (pro rata) and Civil Service Pension + up to Zones 1-6 London oyster card + 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Closing Date: 26 June 2026

Interviews planned for: W/c 6 July 2026

Working pattern:
Part-time (0.8 FTE). The SSRO welcomes flexible working arrangements.

Introduction

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is an executive non-departmental public body that supports the regulatory framework for single source defence contracts established by Part 2 of the Defence Reform Act 2014. It plays a key role in the regulation of the UK government’s ‘single source,’ or non-competitive, procurement of military goods, works and services. The framework places controls on the prices of qualifying defence contracts and requires greater transparency from defence contractors.

In conducting its functions, the SSRO aims to ensure that government obtains good value for money in its expenditure on qualifying defence contracts, and that contractors are paid fair and reasonable prices.

By working for the SSRO you will be an important part of a dynamic organisation. Our staff have a range of professional skills and include accountants, analysts, economists, researchers, and military experts.

The SSRO is seeking a qualified accountant with experience in preparing and managing a corporate budget. This role involves managing a tight budget and provides an opportunity to tackle complex transactions working in an outsourced system environment. You will also be required to provide advice on the SSRO’s financial policies and ensuring compliance across the organisation.

Working with the Head of Corporate Services, this role will also provide end-to-end procurement support for the organisation’s purchasing of goods and services. Whilst a procurement qualification is not needed for this role, some procurement experience (ideally gained in the public sector) is required.

Role Responsibilities

Finance

• Lead on the preparation of the SSRO’s corporate budget and the subsequent management of it.
• Ensuring regular review of expenditure takes place; developing relationships with budget holders and/or managers within SSRO and understanding their priorities and spending plans; providing advice and guidance.
• Communicating and interpreting of financial data to non-financial managers to facilitate monitoring of annual spend outturn on projects and long-term contracts;
• Production of monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and forecast reporting.
• Liaising with budget holders and/or managers to collate information and identify key financial risks, pressures and opportunities.
• Adminstration of the quarterly drawdown of Grant-In-Aid funding.
• Providing input into the development of and then ensuring compliance with finance and procurement policies and procedures.
• Lead on the production of the Remunertion Report for inclusion in the Annual Report and Accounts.
• Assist with the management of the outsourced finance and payroll contract and supplier.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on matters relating to the budget and remuneration report.
• Provide cover, as needed for the Finance Manager.

Procurement

• Provide end-to-end procurement support activity, while identifying and managing procurement risks, including:
  • supporting service managers in identifying appropriate routes to market, production of procurement project plans, securing internal approvals and managing any market pre-engagement.
  • preparing and issuing procurement documentation and co-ordinating communications with bidders.
  • supporting evaluation panels, assisting the Legal Team with any contract negotiations and making the contract award; and
  • fulfilling relevant transparency requirements, including the publishing of notices and compliance with relevant government procurement policy.
• Contribute to the review and development of the SSRO’s Procurement Strategy, policy and processes. Undertake periodic reviews and updating of the SSRO’s procurement policy and procedures.
• Manage the SSRO’s Contract Register and contract…