Finance Director required to work with a Government department. This is an initial 6 month contract, paying £900-950 a day, inside IR35, hybrid working.Job Description:To provide strategic leadership and management of all financial, commercial, and economic activities. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) ensures robust financial stewardship, effective governance, and value-for-money decision-making, enabling the organisation to achieve its objectives during a period of significant transformation.________________________________________Key Responsibilities* Lead the Finance, Commercial, and Economics functions, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and government standards.* Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Executive Team, supporting spending reviews and fee assessments.* Act as:* Lead Executive for the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee* Full member of the Main Board* Accountable Executive for risk management and corporate assurance* Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee and Commercial Assurance Panel* Act as corporate guardian for departmental budgets and efficiency targets, ensuring compliance with Managing Public Money.* Drive continuous improvement in financial operations, systems, and service delivery.* Champion value-for-money and evidence-based decision-making in all major investments and initiatives.* Enhance commercial acumen and embed effective procurement strategies aligned with public sector best practi...