Strategic Finance Partner, Public Sector Procurement

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a qualified or part-qualified finance business partner with commercial experience to collaborate with Commercial and Business experts on procurements and in-life management of critical public sector contracts. You will contribute to delivery models, should-cost analyses, pricing options, and tender draftings.

Responsibilities include providing data-driven insights, leading reviews of open-book data, and working with multidisciplinary teams to

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified finance professional with relevant experience.
• Experience with procurement or commercial finance is required.
• Strong analytical skills and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support complex procurements for public sector contracts, advising on commercial options.
• Undertake financial evaluation of bids and draft payment schedules and milestones.
• Lead and develop a small finance team, providing line and matrix leadership.
• Provide insight to support data-driven decisions and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Analyse supplier financial statements and advise on risk and value for money.

Skills

Commercial finance

Procurement knowledge

Financial analysis

Education

Part-qualified or qualified in finance

Job description

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a qualified or part-qualified finance business partner with commercial experience to collaborate with Commercial and Business experts on procurements and in-life management of critical public sector contracts. You will contribute to delivery models, should-cost analyses, pricing options, and tender draftings.

Responsibilities include providing data-driven insights, leading reviews of open-book data, and working with multidisciplinary teams to