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Chief financial officer, cfo - central government

Newcastle
Attenti Consulting
Government
Posted: 18 July
Offer description

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).

If you require further information, please contact (url removed)

Attenti Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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