Finance Director required to work with a Government department. This is an initial 6 month contract, paying £900-950 a day, inside IR35, hybrid working.
Job Description:
To provide strategic leadership and management of all financial, commercial, and economic activities. 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 reviews 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
* Act as corporate guardian for departmental budgets and efficiency targets, ensuring compliance with Managing Public Money.
* Drive continuous improvement in financial operations, systems, and service delivery.
* Champion value-for-money and evidence-based decision-making in all major investments and initiatives.
* Enhance commercial acumen and embed effective procurement strategies aligned w...