UK Research and Innovation

Head of IT Finance, Sourcing

UK Research and Innovation

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Swindon • United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £70,752 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the development, monitoring, and reporting of the IT budget, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and public sector financial regulations.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency across the IT portfolio, ensuring public funds are used effectively and responsibly.
  • Ensure financial and commercial activities meet internal governance standards and external audit requirements, including compliance with Managing Public Money and commercial assurance frameworks.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders, programme teams, and external partners to ensure financial and sourcing strategies support wider organisational and government priorities.
  • Monitor financial and commercial risks, implementing mitigation strategies and ensuring continuity of service.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Establish and maintain KPIs and dashboards to track financial performance, IT procurement progress, and efficiencies, informing decision-making and transparency.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in leading finance and/or commercial functions within a complex organisation. (S)
  • Strong understanding of public sector financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and delivering value for money. (S&I)
  • Demonstrable experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation. (S&I)
  • Knowledge of public procurement regulations and frameworks (e.g. Procurement Act 2023 - PA2023, CCS frameworks). (S)
  • Ability to interpret and apply government financial and commercial guidance (e.g. Managing Public Money). (S&I)
  • Excellent ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders, influence decision-making, and communicate complex information clearly. (S&I)
  • Leadership and People Management: Ability to lead and inspire teams, manage performance, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. (S&I)
  • High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to public service values. (S)
  • Strategic Thinking: Evidence of strategic planning and decision-making in financial and commercial contexts. (I)
  • Delivery Focus: Track record of delivering outcomes in complex environments, managing competing priorities, and driving efficiency. (I)
Benefits
  • An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
  • 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent).
  • Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
  • Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
  • Flexible working options.
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial managementbudgetingforecastingreportingstrategic sourcingsupplier managementcontract negotiationpublic procurement regulationsgovernment financial guidanceKPI establishment
Soft Skills
relationship buildinginfluencing decision-makingcommunicationleadershippeople managementcollaborationintegrityaccountabilitystrategic thinkingdelivery focus