[Remote] Director, Finance and Commercial, INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS AUTHORITY

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is seeking a Director of Finance and Commercial to lead their Finance and Commercial team. This role involves overseeing financial support for MPs, ensuring compliance and governance, and delivering strategic objectives while managing a substantial budget.

Responsibilities

• Leading a high-performing Finance and Commercial directorate through inclusive, values-led leadership, building capability, resilience and an agile culture
• Shaping and delivering IPSA’s strategy and business plans, balancing transformation, regulatory change and day-to-day delivery
• Providing strong financial stewardship and corporate governance: effective budgeting and forecasting, clear risk management, and timely escalation of issues to the CEO
• Clear on the principles of managing public money and considering the Accounting Officer’s position in all relevant decisions
• Ensuring accurate, prompt reimbursement of MPs’ business costs and consistent, principles-based application of the Scheme, supported by high-quality management information for MPs and staff
• Delivering insightful reporting and advice to the Board, the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee, CEO and Leadership team, enabling robust decision-making and value for money
• Building trusted relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, providing a high-quality service in a high-scrutiny environment and protecting IPSA’s independence and reputation
• Responsible for continuous improvement of financial controls ensuring all controls operate effectively and provide assurance over the completeness and accuracy of all financial information including IPSA’s Annual Report and Accounts
• Leading commercial activity, working with the Head of Commercial to run compliant, proportionate procurement and manage suppliers to secure value, resilience and service quality
• Living IPSA’s values: Staying Connected, Seeing the Bigger Picture, Being Open, Doing the Right Thing and Making a Difference - and demonstrating commitment to the Seven Principles of Public Life

Skills

• Strategic leader with a strong track record in a high-profile, public-facing organisation
• CCAB/CIMA (or equivalent) qualified, with senior financial leadership experience and stewardship of public money
• Expert in public-sector financial planning, control and reporting, including budget setting and analysis to drive value for money; strong commercial/procurement capability
• Inclusive, collaborative leader who inspires high-performing teams across diverse and dispersed settings
• Proven delivery of transformation (including digital) and continuous improvement against clear performance measures
• Experience in a principles-based regulatory environment, with strong grasp of governance, assurance and risk
• Confident communicator and influencer, able to handle sensitive issues with tact and build trusted senior relationships

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