G6 - Head of Strategic Finance
| Posting date: | 10 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £72,113 to £82,346 per year |
| Additional salary information: | This role currently receives a discretionary Recruitment & Retention payment of £6,500. This is a temporary allowance, under ongoing review, and may be withdrawn at any time. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 April 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Government Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 456712 |
Summary
This is a pivotal senior role within the Finance Directorate, offering significant exposure to the Executive Leadership Team and the Insolvency Service Board. The postholder will lead the Agency’s internal financial management and strategic planning processes, oversee financial reporting, shape the financial frameworks that support major change and transformation initiatives and act as Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) for high priority transformation projects. As part of the senior leadership team, the role also contributes to the wider management of the Finance Function and plays an active role within the Government Finance Profession.
The Head of Strategic Finance is responsible for:
leading the Agency’s approach to spending reviews and fiscal events, overseeing business planning cycles, and ensuring long term financial sustainability
providing leadership across five specialist finance areas: Finance Business Partnering for core operations and corporate centre directorates and Strategic Projects & National Interest Case, Financial Planning & Analysis, Management Accounting, Fee Reviews, and Benefits Management
acting as a senior financial adviser, offering insight, challenge, and expert recommendations to directors and senior leadership teams
overseeing internal financial management, strategic planning, and reporting to internal stakeholders and external funding partners, ensuring clarity, accuracy and alignment with organisational priorities
driving strong financial governance and assurance, ensuring compliance with government financial standards and supporting effective decision making
building and maintaining strategic relationships with HM Treasury, DBT, and other key stakeholders to support effective financial stewardship and influence cross government outcomes
leading the review and implementation of updated Agency fees to ensure financial sustainability, including coordinating required legislation and IT system changes.
The Head of Strategic Finance is responsible for:
leading the Agency’s approach to spending reviews and fiscal events, overseeing business planning cycles, and ensuring long term financial sustainability
providing leadership across five specialist finance areas: Finance Business Partnering for core operations and corporate centre directorates and Strategic Projects & National Interest Case, Financial Planning & Analysis, Management Accounting, Fee Reviews, and Benefits Management
acting as a senior financial adviser, offering insight, challenge, and expert recommendations to directors and senior leadership teams
overseeing internal financial management, strategic planning, and reporting to internal stakeholders and external funding partners, ensuring clarity, accuracy and alignment with organisational priorities
driving strong financial governance and assurance, ensuring compliance with government financial standards and supporting effective decision making
building and maintaining strategic relationships with HM Treasury, DBT, and other key stakeholders to support effective financial stewardship and influence cross government outcomes
leading the review and implementation of updated Agency fees to ensure financial sustainability, including coordinating required legislation and IT system changes.