View Vacancy – BDSUS CPC and FMS Manager

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Job Category

Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)

Job Subcategory

MOD (Ministry of Defence)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of the role:

British Defence Staff United States (BDSUS) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to support the delivery of financial services across a complex overseas Defence organisation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the management of financial transactions, payment processing, financial controls and reporting activities, whilst ensuring compliance with UK Government accounting policies and MOD regulations.

This role requires an individual with strong financial administration experience, excellent attention to detail, and confidence working with Oracle-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Roles and responsibilities:

Claims Processing Centre (CPC) Management

• Oversee day-to-day CPC activities as required.
• Review and approve payment runs in accordance with delegated authorities.
• Conduct and oversee audits of claims and payment submissions.
• Reconcile bank accounts, control accounts and financial records.
• Ensure all payments comply with Ministry of Defence policy, JSP regulations and applicable accounting standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for finance queries, complaints and payment-related issues.
• Respond to financial data requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Administer and maintain Oracle Finance system (011i) records and user requirements.
• Produce ad-hoc financial reports and management information.
• Manage BDSUS bank accounts and associated financial controls.

Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Payment Management

• Process monthly Foreign Military Sales (FMS) payments accurately and on time.
• Ensure correct financial coding and accounting treatment of FMS transactions.
• Prepare and submit FMS transaction reports to UK Top Level Budget (TLB) holders.
• Liaise with US Government FMS organisations and other stakeholders regarding payment matters, reporting requirements and account reconciliations.
• Monitor payment activity and identify discrepancies, ensuring prompt resolution.

Financial Controls and Governance

• Maintain robust financial controls and audit trails.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK Government Finance, MOD policies and local operating procedures.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial activities.
• Support business planning, forecasting and financial reporting activities as required.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Finance and Accounting Experience

• Previous experience in a finance, accounting, bookkeeping or financial administration role.
• Understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and accounting principles.
• Experience processing payments, invoices and financial transactions.
• Experience working with bank reconciliations and financial records.

Financial Systems Experience

• Experience using Oracle-based financial management systems (e.g. Oracle 11i, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems).
• Ability to run reports and analyse financial data using ERP systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including use of formulas and data analysis.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Experience dealing with external organisations and resolving financial queries.

Organisation and Attention to Detail

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and record management skills.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Accounting qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent) or working towards one.
• Experience within government, public sector, defence, diplomatic or military organisations.
• Knowledge of UK Government financial management processes.
• Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or international finance activities.
• Experience supporting audits and compliance reviews.

Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline

12 August 2026

Grade

Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position

Full-time

Working hours per week

40

Region

Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories

Country/Territory

United States

Location (City)

Washington

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

1

Salary Currency

USD

Salary

$68,490

Type of Salary

yearly

Start Date

5 October 2026

Other benefits and conditions of employment

All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.

Eligibility

You must have the right to live and work in the US in order to take up this role, whether in your own right or as a dependant, and be able to demonstrate that when required. If you are not a US citizen, dual US citizen or US Permanent Resident, it is your responsibility check your eligibility to work for a foreign government in the United States, and specifically to work in this role at this location, and provide proof of your eligibility via an Employment Authorisation Document or other relevant document when required. The UK Government does not routinely sponsor work visas; the job advertisement will state clearly whether sponsorship is available.

You may refer to our website for additional information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-the-usa.

Core Hours/Hybrid Working

While many jobs in the US Network are able to offer flexibility in terms of working hours, core business hours are 09:30 to 15:00 (in the local time zone) Monday through Friday.

Employees will be expected to work from office full-time during the first 90 days of employment. After this time employees may work from home no more than 40% of the working week, subject to operational needs.

All working hours and hybrid working are position specific and subject to change at any time, without notice. If you have any questions, please address them with the hiring manager.

Learning and Development

The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).

The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.

Unique Tax Rules

Please note that the tax arrangements imposed by the US on staff working for foreign governments, as well as those imposed by the UK Treasury on British and dual nationals working for the UK Government overseas, are atypical. The UK Government cannot withhold taxes (including FICA) on behalf of a US taxpayer. Instead, a US taxpayer is required to file taxes as if they are self-employed, and a FICA allowance is granted for those required to pay the employer contribution. Certain categories of staff (for example dual UK-US nationals and some visa holders) who work at Consulates General are not subject to US taxes. For those not subject to US taxes the UK Government reduces gross pay to a level broadly equivalent to taxed net pay. There are also social security implications for dual UK-US nationals. Please keep all this in mind when looking at the salary and the benefits package. If you are offered a job with the UK’s US Network you will be given further tax and social security information relevant to your personal circumstances and place of work; you are advised to consider this information and its impact on your circumstances carefully – potentially with the advice of a tax professional – before accepting a job.

Additional information

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 12 August 2026

All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.

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

Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.

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