Join to apply for the Deputy Director, Strategic Finance role at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Glasgow, London, Salford Job Share (Wednesdays to Fridays weekly) Job summary We are excited to have appointed our new permanent Deputy Director of Strategic Finance! As they will be working part‑time, we are now opening a search for a talented job‑share partner to join them on Wednesdays to Fridays. This is a unique opportunity to lead our strategic finance function in a flexible, collaborative partnership. This is an exciting and high‑profile role leading DSIT’s Strategic Finance and Management Accounts team at the strategic centre of the department, leading on financial strategy and planning for a budget of around £15 billion a year. The postholder will have considerable influence, working closely with a range of stakeholders including Ministers, the Permanent Secretary, his senior leadership team and HM Treasury. This is an important period for DSIT as we take forward our Spending Review settlement to deliver outcomes for the economy and for citizens. The postholder will work across multiple teams to ensure that available budgets and flexibilities are maximised whilst ensuring control totals are protected. DSIT is ambitious to be at the forefront of embracing new technologies and you will take a lead role in driving forward improvement in our finance processes and products, using your experience and enthusiasm for great data and financial insights. You will lead a high performing team and collaborate with brilliant colleagues across the finance team, wider department and beyond to shape and influence policy decisions through your strategic approach. Key Responsibilities

Provide insight across large and complex budgets, identifying solutions that embed financial objectives, drive decision making and secure strong outcomes aligned with DSIT’s strategic objectives. Ensure that existing commitments and new proposals are challenged to optimise value for money, leading engagement with HMT on new areas of work or financial issues. Overall financial strategy and management for current and future years, ensuring resources are deployed to support delivery of Ministerial priorities and value for money. Lead financial planning in the Department and articulate strategic choices for the Executive Committee and SoS. Lead in‑year financial management across the Department, including management accounting overseeing the Estimates and OSCAR processes and preparation of Memoranda for Parliament. Work closely with central teams on fiscal events such as Spending Reviews and Budget, leading DSIT’s relationship with HM Treasury. Support the Leadership Team and Ministers to ensure funding is spent effectively – driving value, providing advice on managing within control totals and options for headroom. Lead the business planning process for the department, working with finance business partners and colleagues across the department. Help shape the function as part of the finance senior leadership team, continually seeking opportunities to drive efficiency and innovation.

Key Stakeholders

The Secretary of State and her Ministerial Team – influence medium and long‑term financial strategies and provide day‑to‑day financial advisory input. The Permanent Secretary and the Executive Committee – provide insight and recommendations on Spending Reviews, financial planning, resource allocation, and strategic choices. Director General for Corporate Services and Chief Operating Officer – ensure financial management aligns with wider departmental transformation and operational objectives. HM Treasury – engage on fiscal events such as Spending Reviews and Budgets, ensuring value for money and compliance with government financial controls.

Person specification We are looking for a strategic finance leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who has a passion for data and can translate financial information into a story that stakeholders can engage with. You will enjoy working strategically, collaboratively, and be able to deliver at pace.

Experience of strategic financial leadership and management within Civil Service, including working with HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office, or similar scale and complexity. Proven success in driving improvements in financial reporting in uncertain organisational contexts. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, especially in communicating complex financial information clearly and accurately. Strong leadership skills, capable of navigating ambiguity, complexity and motivating teams through change. Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at senior levels. Expertise in data‑driven decision‑making and improving or automating services to enhance user experiences, including utilising AI tools. Experience of large‑scale organisational change.

Qualifications Fully CCAB (or CIMA) qualified with up‑to‑date CPD. #J-18808-Ljbffr