The Home Office works to build a safe, fair and prosperous UK. We achieve this through our work on counter-terrorism, policing, crime, drugs policy, immigration and passports. The Chief Operating Officer Group works closely with the Home Office’s policy and operational commands to enable us together to deliver the department’s priorities. The group is comprised of different teams and professional functions, including Commercial, Finance, People, Portfolio and Project Delivery, Security, Estates and Information and Digital, Data and Technology. Our Finance Directorate ensures every pound delivers value for money, supports strategic decisions, and protects public trust. We provide professional finance advice and challenge which ensures that the Home Office delivers value for money to the taxpayer and protects the Accounting Officers in their responsibilities for regularity, propriety, value for money and feasibility on all spending decisions. We embed finance into operational decision-making across key Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) programmes and other Home Office investment initiatives. Using a business partner model, we support strategic planning, operational control, and effective financial management through robust reporting and planning within challenging budgets. The Finance Directorate comprises two Director roles with a Strategic and Operational focus. The Strategic Finance Unit is a central finance function that combines finance with strategy within a political context. We lead the department’s relationship with HM Treasury and have the overarching objectives of securing the future funding requirements for the Home Office; ensuring resources are allocated to ministerial priorities; supporting the department to achieve maximum value for money; driving an ambitious productivity and efficiency programme and delivering the department’s fees policy. Recent priorities have included delivering a successful Spending Review 2025 process, leading Secretary of State efficiency exercises, delivering the department’s Medium-Term Financial Plan, driving forward the productivity and efficiency agenda and implementing multiple fee changes. We enjoy an extensive network of stakeholders within the department and across government, including at senior levels, and the ability to work well in partnership is a core requirement for this role. The team is comprised of finance professionals, as well as colleagues from strategy, private office, policy and operational backgrounds, across our sub-teams. This means that we benefit from a diverse skillset. We are geographically dispersed. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and empowering, with a strong focus on learning and development. We also do our best to facilitate a work environment that allows colleagues to feel safe to challenge. The Financial Strategy, Financial Planning and Productivity & Efficiency teams work in close partnership on future year budgets alongside the Fees & Income Planning team and the wider Finance Directorate, including the Corporate, In-Year and Treasury Reporting (CITR) team to support the department in aligning financial strategy with ministerial priorities and operational delivery. Role 1 - Financial Strategy Manager The Financial Strategy team is responsible for leading the strategic approach to Spending Reviews and fiscal events, leading negotiations and working closely with cross-departmental stakeholders. They also manage the department’s relationship with HM Treasury on future years, ensuring effective engagement and compliance, and provide regular advice to the Executive Committee, Permanent Secretary and Ministers to support strategic decision making and optimise available funding. The Financial Strategy Manager will work as part of a team of 7 (G6 lead, 4 x G7 Senior Financial Strategy Managers and 2 x SEO Financial Strategy Managers) to collaborate with Finance Business Partners and policy teams to integrate strategic finance into decision-making, including providing expert advice and assurance on submissions, briefings, and Accounting Officer advice. The post holder will provide high-quality financial advice, both verbal and written, to inform decision-making and resource allocation, develop and maintain strong relationships with HM Treasury to support funding negotiations and contribute to the development of strategic financial guidance and core lines to take. Role 2 - Financial Planning Manager The Financial Planning team are a newly created team, splitting from the existing Corporate Financial Planning team. The team set the overall framework and drive continued improvements in the quality of the department’s Medium Term Financial Plan, oversee the annual budget allocation process and maintain control of future years settlement. The Financial Planning Manager will work as part of a team of 6 (G6 lead, 2 x G7 Senior Planning Managers, and 3 x SEO Planning Managers) to support delivery of financial planning and budget management activities, including budget allocation, transfers, and future-year reconciliations. The post holder will provide high‑quality financial analysis and advice to support strategic decision‑making, maintain robust financial data and systems (including transition to the Metis system), coordinate planning & allocation events, and work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure effective, timely, and aligned financial planning and reporting. Role 3 - Productivity & Efficiency (P&E) Programme Manager Having been created in early 2021 during Spending Review (SR) 2021 activity, the P&E team has become increasingly high profile. The role supports delivery of an ambitious P&E Programme, embedding SR 2025 commitments, and building on achievements to both support increased efficiency within the department and prepare for future SRs. The P&E manager will work as part of a team of 4 (G6 lead, G7 deputy lead, and 2 SEO programme managers) to drive the P&E agenda within a network of cross-departmental stakeholders. The ability to see the big picture, collaborate across boundaries and see ideas through to successful delivery are key to the role. Also, key is the appetite to proactively identify problems, devising practical solutions and taking the actions necessary to make positive outcomes happen. The role requires the ability to be comfortable operating in uncertainty, and able to respond to change. Good written, organisational and planning skills are important, as is the ability to collaborate with others and present data in succinct and impactful ways. If you want to influence strategy, work closely with senior stakeholders, and make finance central to decision-making, this is your opportunity. Responsibilities (may vary slightly by role) Developing strategic insight into organisational priorities, stakeholders, and value delivery. Fostering collaborative partnerships across the Department and with HM Treasury or Sponsor Department for Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). Leading on the preparation and delivery of Spending Reviews and Fiscal Events, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives. Driving strategic product development and providing leadership to deliver innovative finance solutions during spending reviews, business planning, and the allocation and monitoring of funding and expenditure through the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP). Providing insightful analysis and translating financial data, including through the use of advancing digital technologies, to inform evidence-based decision-making across the Department and with HM Treasury. Providing guidance and coordination with other finance functions on HM Treasury priorities and requirements. Lead the coordination of commissions ensuring consistency and compliance of financial submissions such as estimates and spending reviews. Leading the preparation of high-quality briefings for senior leaders and Ministers. Delivering timely ad-hoc analysis and presentations to support business and finance function needs. The post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as expected in relation to the role and grade. Working pattern This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 4 days/28 hours per week due to business requirements. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .