Senior Strategic Financial Advisor – Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Pay range
This range is provided by Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Responsibilities
* Lead on the development and costing of fiscal event Departmental Expenditure Limits (DEL) measures and facilitate the appropriate governance and assurance of emerging proposals, considering funding requirements in light of the wider Departmental finances, advising the Executive Team and Secretary of State, and conducting negotiations with HMT.
* Act as the Strategic Finance lead on the Department’s pay and workforce strategy.
* Lead contact to one or multiple DG areas through the budget allocations process, providing expert support to FBPs and planning leads, ensuring a joined‑up view of plans across the Department.
* Lead on ad‑hoc HMT commissions, such as the Efficiency and Savings Review and the Civil Service headcount cap, using analytical and stakeholder management skills to contribute to the development of new ideas and proposals.
Locations
You will be asked for your preferences for up to 3 locations. Please do not select a location unless you are prepared to accept a role in that location.
For candidates requesting to work in Newcastle, this role will be based at Benton Park View from September 2025, and then at 1 Pilgrim Place in Newcastle city centre by the end of 2027.
Hybrid Working
These roles may be suitable for hybrid working, where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non‑contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
Visa Sponsorship
For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Sponsorship requests are considered in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, but sponsorship cannot be guaranteed.
Person specification
A strong candidate for this role should be able to demonstrate the following Essential Criteria:
* (Lead Criteria) A strong track record of delivering challenging projects at pace, prioritising longer‑term work alongside shorter‑term asks, and delivering through others while maintaining professional standards in the face of pressure.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, relationship‑building and influencing skills. Professional and personal credibility to operate as a leader and adviser, generating confidence in senior stakeholders.
* Highly effective analytical and reasoning skills. Sound working knowledge of the key principles of financial management. Strong strategic thinking skills, particularly in a financial and budget setting environment.
* Proven ability to communicate complex financial information to a non‑financial audience, including through the production of high‑quality financial reports and briefings.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
* Finance
* Management
* Strategy/Planning
* Government Administration
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