Chief Financial Officer, CFO - Central Government

We have an excellent contract opportunity for a talented and driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at a Central Government department.

As a full member of the main board, your remit will be to provide strategic leadership and management of all financial, commercial, and economic activities. The department is going through a period of significant transformation and the incumbent will ensure robust financial stewardship, effective governance, and value-for-money decision-making, enabling the department to achieve its key objectives.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Leading the Finance and Commercial functions
• Providing strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Executive Team
• Driving continuous improvement in financial operations, systems, and service delivery.
• Champion value-for-money and evidence-based decision-making in all major initiatives.

Essential experience

• Senior financial leadership gained in a complex organisation. Some of your experience will have been gained in the public sector
• Shaping and delivering strategic direction
• Proven track record in financial management and delivering value for money
• Deep knowledge of financial control, reporting, and performance management
• Strong understanding of Managing Public Money and government functional standards
• Strong, visible, and inclusive leadership at board level
• Strategic, analytical, and critical thinking
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams through change
• Building and managing diverse stakeholder relationships
• Clear communication of complex financial concepts

Essential Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent)

This contract is inside scope of IR35 and offered on a hybrid working model (2 days office/3 days WFH).

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