Deputy Director GFF Strategy, Performance & Improvement

HM TREASURY; Norwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK Government Department is seeking a senior Finance Change Leader to join its Strategy, Performance & Improvement Team. The successful candidate will lead a team to drive strategy and operational improvement across the Government Finance Function. Responsibilities include establishing cross-functional relationships, delivering governance forums, and enhancing finance performance. This role offers generous benefits, including flexible working arrangements and a defined benefit pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years)

Flexible working patterns

Generous parental leave packages

Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions

Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Exceptional leader with expertise in finance change management.
• Ability to deliver innovative solutions to meet customer needs.
• Experience in driving strategy and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a strong Strategy, Performance & Improvement team.
• Drive delivery of the 5‐year strategy for the Government Finance Function.
• Establish cross‐functional relationships aligned with Civil Service aims.
• Deliver effective governance forums fostering engagement and communication.
• Assess and analyze finance performance for continuous improvement.

Skills

Finance transformation

Operational improvement

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Performance analysis

Job description

Are you a senior leader experienced in delivering finance or corporate services transformation and operational improvement ? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Team

The Government Finance Function Strategy Performance & Improvement Team purpose is driving up finance performance and improvement against standards and leading practice to achieve the GFF Strategy and 2030 vision: “a finance function that delivers expert insights and quality services by embracing digital innovation and putting people first”.

One of two central GFF teams in HM Treasury, we are a team of ~20 finance, digital and data professionals, working on behalf of the senior finance leadership across government to set the strategic direction, track and measure performance and drive a roadmap for transformation through increased innovation and data excellence.

About the Job

In this role, you will:

• Lead c.20 strong Strategy, Performance & Improvement team, building a high‑performing inclusive team environment, with everyone supported to deliver the greatest possible impact alongside meaningful career development.
• Be a trusted advisor and partner to the co‑Heads and Deputy Head of the Government Finance Function and wider leadership at DG and Director level across the Function.
• Drive delivery of the 5‑year strategy for the function, underpinned by clear delivery plans, funding and a performance framework that provides transparency and insight on strategic outcomes, impact and benefits.
• Establish highly effective cross‑functional relationships, ensuring that the Government Finance Function is aligned to the wider Civil Service strategic aims and functional agenda, engaging and working alongside CO and wider functional experts as appropriate.
• Deliver high‑quality, effective senior governance forums at Director General and Director level across government, that drive strong 2‑way engagement and foster open communications and a collective leadership community.
• Proactively assess and analyse finance performance against standards (with ownership of the GovS:006 Finance Standard) working collaboratively with departments to drive insight and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Direct and support delivery of Innovation and Data Excellence across the function, in line with the GFF Strategy 2030 through the DG‑chaired GFF Innovation Committee

About You

You will be an exceptional Finance Change Leader for the Government Finance Function to drive strategy, performance and improvement for the Government Finance Function. Reporting to the Deputy Head of the Government Finance Function, you will use your expertise and knowledge to inform, shape and deliver innovative solutions to transform for the Government Finance Function and meet the evolving needs of our customers. You will work at the heart of government, with the opportunity to create linkages and problem‑solve across the wider system, supporting reform and growth of the Civil Service.

Some of the Benefits our people love!

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King’s birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month
• Flexible working patterns (part‑time, job‑share, condensed hours)
• Generous parental and adoption leave packages
• Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%
• Access to a cycle‑to‑work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances
• A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity

For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at [e-mail].