[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.ResponsibilitiesLeading a high-performing Finance and Commercial directorate through inclusive, values-led leadership, building capability, resilience and an agile cultureShaping and delivering IPSA’s strategy and business plans, balancing transformation, regulatory change and day-to-day deliveryProviding strong financial stewardship and corporate governance: effective budgeting and forecasting, clear risk management, and timely escalation of issues to the CEOClear on the principles of managing public money and considering the Accounting Officer’s position in all relevant decisionsEnsuring accurate, prompt reimbursement of MPs’ business costs and consistent, principles-based application of the Scheme, supported by high-quality management information for MPs and staffDelivering insightful reporting and advice to the Board, the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee, CEO and Leadership team, enabling robust decision-making and value for moneyBuilding trusted relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, providing a high-quality service in a high-scrutiny environment and protecting IPSA’s independence and reputationResponsible 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 AccountsLeading commercial activity, working with the Head of Commercial to run compliant, proportionate procurement and manage suppliers to secure value, resilience and service qualityLiving 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 LifeSkillsStrategic leader with a strong track record in a high-profile, public-facing organisationCCAB/CIMA (or equivalent) qualified, with senior financial leadership experience and stewardship of public moneyExpert in public-sector financial planning, control and reporting, including budget setting and analysis to drive value for money; strong commercial/procurement capabilityInclusive, collaborative leader who inspires high-performing teams across diverse and dispersed settingsProven delivery of transformation (including digital) and continuous improvement against clear performance measuresExperience in a principles-based regulatory environment, with strong grasp of governance, assurance and riskConfident communicator and influencer, able to handle sensitive issues with tact and build trusted senior relationshipsCompany OverviewGuardian Jobs brings you quality jobs from the best recruiters in the UK and beyond. We have the jobs for quality candidates like you. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in London, GB, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://jobs.theguardian.com/.