Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Program Finance Lead to join a large, complex transformation program within a highprofile government environment. This role is ideal for a senior finance professional who thrives in programlevel governance, strategic financial management, and supporting executive decisionmaking across major initiatives.You’ll play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, strengthening financial discipline, and ensuring the program maintains confidence in its financial position as it progresses through its next phase.About the RoleIn this senior advisory role, you will oversee the financial management of a major multiyear technology and transformation program. Working closely with program leadership, you will provide highquality financial insights, strategic analysis, and recommendations to ensure delivery remains aligned with approved funding and organisational priorities.This position focuses on uplift, assurance, and financial governance rather than handson delivery. You’ll guide, mentor, and support project teams to build capability, improve financial maturity, and embed consistent frameworks across the program.Key ResponsibilitiesLead programlevel financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and reconciliation.Establish clear and transparent financial governance practices aligned to government frameworks.Provide strategic financial advice to senior executives, translating complex data into clear insights.Develop and implement financial models, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.Identify emerging financial risks and opportunities, advising on mitigation strategies.Build financial capability across project and program teams through coaching and mentorship.Ensure budgets, forecasts, and funding decisions align with program timelines, scope, and dependencies.Support continuous improvement of financial processes and promote strong financial accountability.