Director Finance, Defence Digital

The current responsibilities of the role include:FinancialAll aspects of the day-to-day management of the finances of Defence Digital (some 3bn annually) and ensuring accurate reporting of the financial position into a consolidated Strategic Command position. Drive action pan-Defence that improves strategic alignment, reduces duplication and increases efficiency of Digital spending across the Department.Act as Senior Finance Officer for Defence Digital in accordance with the delegations set by Commander Strategic Command. This includes chairing the Defence Digital Investment Approvals Board for delegated cases up to 100M, and attending either the Strategic Command or MOD Investment Approvals Committees for non-delegated cases. Direct the in-year financial management and Annual Budgetary Cycle financial planning processes in collaboration with project and capability planning teams in Defence Digital and Strategic Command.Direct financial management and efficiency reviews and cost awareness initiatives. Direct assurance and governance management systems and processes and report to the Strategic Command Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee on their efficacy.Drive the programme of financial functional transformation across Defence Digital (in support of the wider finance function transformation) to ensure that the organisation continues to improve its financial performance (forecasting, costings, reporting and audit), strengthen its assurance and the systems of financial controls. Leadership As a member of the Defence Digital senior leadership team, the postholder will partner and support the Chief Information Officer in driving the organisation and enabling the wider Digital and IT transformation of Defence.They will be a member of the Strategic Command Finance Committee, and through this (and wider work) will be key in the leadership and further development of the finance function in Defence Digital.Acting as Head of the Finance Function for Defence Digital, the postholder will be responsible for delivering capability and supporting the Ministry of Defence Head of Profession. The postholder will work collaboratively across the department and wider government, as a member of the function.Promote a diverse and inclusive working environment promoting a ONEDEFENCE mindset and Defence values within Defence Digital, Strategic Command, Ministry of Defence and the wider Government Finance Function.