Finance Director
We’re now looking for a Finance Director to lead our Finance Team.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, this role will lead the Finance directorate, incorporating the Finance, Internal Audit and Quality and Assurance functions. You will demonstrate exceptional leadership whilst taking strategic responsibility for the long-term financial health of the Restoration & Renewal Programme.
Responsible for the overall annual budget of circa £55m in the current phase of the Programme, you will support the Client Team to develop the Programme’s Business Case so that Parliament can choose an option to progress taking the programme into delivery from 2026.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or CCAB qualification) with extensive post qualification experienceProven leader with an established and successful track record in a similar Finance Director or Head of function level role for a large organisation or multi-billion-pound complex programme, exercising sound judgement to inform decision making, particularly at the most senior levels of the organisation
Major project experience, with knowledge of programme delivery and a commercial mindset
Significant experience of budget management decisions, optimising financial performance and clearly demonstrating value for money
Experience of Government accounting and accounting officer duties
Experience of managing financial planning processes and implementing robust fit for purpose finance systems
Experience of working at or closely with Board and Executive level members to provide financial support and advice
Solid leadership skills with excellent interpersonal ability to influence behaviours and approaches across range of programme driven environments
Salary from £160,000 to £180,000 per annum
Benefits include:
Competitive salary30 days holiday plus public holidays
Discretionary bonus scheme depending on both corporate and individual performance
Life assurance of 4 x salary death in service
Group Income Protection
Pension – up to 10% employer contribution
Up to 5 days paid volunteering
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Employee Assistance Programme
Professional Body Fees paid
Working in a hybrid / smart way
We are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities in employment. We are building diverse teams and seek to attract and retain talented individuals from a range of backgrounds and cultures to join us on this hugely challenging and important project.
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter, stating your suitability for the role and if you believe you have any current or potential conflicts of interest relating to this position.
We look forward to receiving your completed application by 12 noon on 3 February 2025.
Security
Successful candidates will be required to complete security vetting to a minimum Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level obtained through the Parliamentary Security Department (PSD). Candidates are required to pass these checks before a start date can be confirmed.
Applicants should also be aware that, depending on the role applied for, if they have resided outside of the UK for a total of more than two of the last five years, they may not be eligible for vetting.