Director, Finance Operations

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking a Finance Director - Operations to provide financial leadership and management. This role involves overseeing accounts production, financial reporting, and strategic financial planning while driving efficiency in operations during a significant change journey. Ideal candidates should possess strong financial expertise and experience in public sector finance.

Responsibilities

• Team and Scale
• Strategic Financial Planning and Investment Analysis
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Financial Operations and Compliance
• Shared Services Strategy
• Metis Product Owner
• Professional Leadership in Government Finance
• Transformation and Change Management
• Corporate Leadership and Influence

Job description

The Chief Operating Officer Group is responsible for ensuring that operational and policy teams in the Home Office have the support they need to achieve the Department’s priorities. The work is captured in a wide portfolio of enabling functions including human resources, estates, finance, investment management, performance management, governance and assurance, commercial, science and innovation, and security.

The finance function comprises two Director roles with a Strategic and Operational focus. This role, the Operational Finance Director, is focused on: accounts production; system and management accounting; transactions and the in-year financial reporting; project and programme finance; and finance responsibilities for the Synergy Shared Services programme. The other Finance Director focuses on: strategic finance; financial planning; and business partnering.

As the Finance Director - Operations, you will report to the Chief Operating Officer and will provide strong leadership for financial management and control for the Home Office, with a relentless focus on maximising the efficiency of the Department’s delivery.

As a finance professional, this is an exciting time to be joining the Home Office. The department is embarking on a significant change journey to deliver more effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Team and Scale
2. Strategic Financial Planning and Investment Analysis
3. Financial Reporting and Analysis
4. Financial Operations and Compliance
5. Shared Services Strategy
6. Metis Product Owner
7. Professional Leadership in Government Finance
8. Transformation and Change Management
9. Corporate Leadership and Influence

*For the full list of responsibilities, please check the candidate pack for the role attached at the bottom of the advert.