Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership and management of all financial, commercial, and economic activities within the agency. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) ensures robust financial stewardship, effective governance, and value-for-money decision-making, enabling the organisation to achieve its objectives during a period of significant transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Finance, Commercial, and Economics functions, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and government standards.
Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Executive Team, supporting spending re-views and fee assessments.
Act as:
Lead Executive for the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee
Full member of the Main Board
Accountable Executive for risk management and corporate assurance
Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee and Commercial Assurance Panel
tment decisions.
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of the annual report, accounts, and other statutory re-porting.
Person Specification
Experience (Essential)
Senior financial leadership in a complex organisation (preferably public sector)
Proven track record in financial management and delivering value for money
Leading multi-disciplinary teams through change
Strategic planning and board-level influence
Building and managing diverse stakeholder relationships
Shaping and delivering strategic direction
Promoting operational and professional excellence
Knowledge & Understanding (Essential)
Deep knowledge of financial control, reporting, and performance management
Strong understanding of Managing Public Money and government functional standards
Expertise in high-value, high-risk procurement and emerging markets
Understanding of commercial, procurement, and economics functions in a public sector context
Qualifications
Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent) Essential
Evidence of ongoing professional development Essential
Skills & Systems Experience
Previous Authority Experience Ideally within public sector and complex organisations