Finance Lead

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to take aDo you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.leading finance role in the public sector , supporting the introduction of two nationally significant programmes.As theFinance Lead , you will work directly with theChief Finance Officer (CFO)and play a central role in ensuring these programmes are underpinned by robust financial systems, processes, and controls. You'll act as thekey point of contact for all finance-related mattersacross the programme and ensure effective communication with the wider finance function.You will also sit on theProgramme Board , providing strategic financial oversight, and contribute to senior-level decision-making that will shape the future of how revenue and registration systems are managed within the public sector.Key ResponsibilitiesLead on thefinancial design and implementationof the programmes.Ensure that financial policies, systems, and controls arefit for purposeand compliant with all relevant regulations and governance standards.Support thedevelopment of new financial systems , with a focus on automation, efficiency, and future-readiness.Manage programme budgets, forecasts, and financial risk reporting, ensuring accurate and timely information for the CFO and senior stakeholders.Act as finance lead with internal and external partners, helping shape solutions that meet both financial and operational needs.Represent the Deputy CFO and CFO on senior boards and committees when required.Lead the review and continuous improvement of finance processes to align with organisational priorities.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for atechnically strong, fully qualified finance professionalwith a proactive, solution-focused mindset. The ideal candidate will bring experience in:System implementationand finance transformation projects.Identifying and deliveringprocess improvements and automationwithin finance functions.Working across complex programmes, ideally in apublic sector or regulatoryenvironment.Providing strategic financial leadership at programme board or senior management level.Collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver practical, robust financial solutions.You'll need to be flexible, highly organised, and capable of working at both a strategic and operational level in a fast-moving environment.Why Join Us?This is a unique opportunity to be directly involved in theestablishment of two major national programmes , with responsibility for ensuring their financial design and delivery is robust, efficient, and future-proof.You'll be joining asmall, specialist finance teamthat values continuous improvement and professional development, with a culture that supports innovation, collaboration, and shared success.Essential CriteriaFull professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).Demonstrated experience of system implementation, automation, or finance process redesign.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Strong understanding of public sector financial governance and compliance.TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-10