Finance Director - Swindon, United Kingdom - UK Civil Service

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Job summary

Finance Director � Innovate UK�

Full time, Open Ended�

�87,565 - �99,000 per annum. �

Base Location at�Swindon or London, hybrid working with travel to both��

About Us:��

About the role:�

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Director to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for providing high-calibre professional financial management support across Innovate UK and its associated entities. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient deployment of funding and other business support services to meet our objectives and drive financial performance.�

Job description

Key Responsibilities:�

Collaborate closely with the Innovate UK CEO, senior leadership team and other key stakeholders to manage finances effectively and advise on complex financial issues�

Lead the Finance Business Partnering function, ensuring high standards are maintained and developed�

Act as an ambassador for the Finance Business Partner model, driving up standards across the organisation�

Provide strategic financial input to drive performance and continuous improvement�

Ensure delivery of financial outcomes consistent with budget allocations�

Develop long-term financial plans aligned with organisational objectives�

Maintain a robust internal control environment in accordance with governing guidelines�

Lead and manage organisational projects and responsibilities within the finance domain�

Person specification

Essential:�

Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA)�

Extensive senior-level experience in financial management�

Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills�

Ability to operate strategically and contribute to corporate plans�

Experience in change leadership and delivery�

Commercial acumen and business development expertise�

Ability to manage ambiguity and challenge while balancing stakeholder demands�

Desirable:�

Experience in public sector accounting and budgeting�

Knowledge of managing public money requirements�

For the full role, responsibilities and requirements, please visit our Careers Portal.�

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �87,565, UK Research and Innovation contributes �23,642 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI.