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The Strategic Financial Planning lead is responsible for driving strategic financial excellence and business planning across our digital transformation portfolio. This role combines strategic thinking with operational delivery, requiring an individual who can lead complex financial planning processes whilst developing a high‑performing team. You will be accountable for our five‑year financial planning horizon and leading innovative automation initiatives. The position demands strong partnership working with Financial Shared Platform teams and requires expertise in spending review processes. You will influence technology, commercial, contractual, and workforce strategies whilst managing interdependencies, risks, and opportunities. This role offers the opportunity to shape HMRC's digital future through strategic financial leadership, working with cutting‑edge technology and contributing to transformative programmes that serve the nation. The successful candidate will demonstrate rigorous integration and challenge of financial data, exceptional leadership capabilities, and the ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable business strategies that align with organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the annual business planning process, incorporating technology, commercial, and workforce strategies.
* Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision making.
* Serve as a subject matter expert for specific financial domains.
* Maintain strong collaborative relationships with central finance colleagues and Finance Business Partners.
* Manage rolling five‑year financial planning.
Key Qualifications
* Excellent problem solving skills.
* Proven experience in strategic financial planning and business planning leadership.
* Skilled in presenting complex financial data clearly to support decision making.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in complex organisational environments.
* Strong partnership working and stakeholder management capabilities.
* Previous experience in a similar financial planning or analysis role.
* Understanding of technology and digital transformation financial planning.
* Knowledge of automation tools and process improvement methodologies.
* Knowledge of spending review processes and strategic financial analysis.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Finance
* Government Administration and Government Relations Services
Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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