Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Job title: Head of Finance

Grade: 7

Organisation: Immigration Advice Authority (IAA)

Working environment: Remote, with occasional travel.

Working hours: 36 hours per week

Annual leave: 25 days per annum.Increasing to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment.

Pension: Civil Service Pension scheme, including a 28.97% employer contribution

Closing date: Wednesday 23rd July

PurposeAs the Finance Lead for the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), you will play a pivotal role in delivering the financial strategy outlined in the IAA's Corporate Plan . You will support financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and programme initiatives to assist the IAA's ambition to become a high-performing, modernised regulator. This includes supporting the development of a new funding model (including leading on fees and charges), enhancing financial governance, and ensuring value for money across all operations.
Key responsibilities
Financial Leadership

Develop and implement the IAA's financial strategy aligned with the Corporate Plan

Advise senior leadership on funding models and provide insight to inform planning.

Budgeting and Financial Management

Manage the GIA budget, annual accounts, and monthly financial returns.

Ensure compliance with government financial standards and reporting requirements.

Procurement and Contract Oversight

Lead procurement and contract management in line with public sector rules.

Ensure delivery of outcomes and hold suppliers accountable for performance.

Governance and Assurance

Support ARAC and Director of Corporate Operations with financial risk, audit, and assurance.

Contribute to business cases and impact assessments for strategic changes.

Transformation and Continuous Improvement

Embed best financial practices to support a high-performing culture.

Collaborate to sustain financial viability across all core functions.

Fees and Charges

Lead implementation of a new fees and charges model in coordination with stakeholders.

Develop a cost recovery framework and update processes to support the regime.

Person specification Essential

Qualified accountant (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACA)

Proven experience in financial leadership roles within government or regulatory bodies. Familiarity with Home Office financial systems and reporting requirements.

Strong understanding of public sector funding models, procurement regulations, and financial governance.

Experience supporting organisational transformation and change programmes.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including with senior officials and external partners.

Desirable

Experience in designing and working with cost recovery charging models.

Experience working in or with arm's length bodies (ALBs).

Knowledge of immigration policy and regulatory environments.

Forensic accounting background to support POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act 2022) activities.

ContactHays Recruitment is managing this role on behalf of the Immigration Advice Authority. If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please reach out to: Donna - ,
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