Finance Policy & Governance Manager (SEO)

Finance Policy & Governance Manager (SEO)

6-Month Interim Contract - ASAP start

Up to £650 per day

**Hybrid Working London, York and other UK Locations Considered**

I am looking for an experienced public sector finance policy and governance professional to coordinate the review, update and implementation of key financial policies and frameworks across a large and complex organisation.

This is a highly collaborative role, working across finance and operational teams to ensure financial policies, controls and governance arrangements are clear, compliant and effectively embedded across the organisation.

The successful candidate will work with a wide range of stakeholders to review existing policies, identify improvements, update guidance and help strengthen the organisation’s overall control environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the review and refresh of financial policies and governance documentation.
• Work with stakeholders across finance, HR, commercial and operational teams to ensure policies remain relevant, practical and compliant.
• Support the implementation and embedding of financial governance frameworks across the organisation.
• Develop guidance, training materials and communications to improve understanding of financial policies and controls.
• Provide advice and support on the application of financial policies and governance requirements.
• Deliver workshops and training sessions to colleagues across the organisation.
• Monitor progress and support continuous improvement of financial governance processes.

Skills & Experience:

• Understanding of public sector finance, governance and financial controls is essential.
• Experience reviewing, developing or implementing financial policies, frameworks or governance processes.
• Knowledge of government finance principles and control environments.
• Ability to interpret complex guidance and translate it into clear, practical policies and procedures.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience delivering training, guidance or capability-building initiatives.
• Strong written communication skills with a focus on producing clear and accessible documentation.
• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (desirable, not essential).

Interviews will take place the week commencing 26th.

If this opportunity isn’t quite right for you but you know someone with a background in public sector finance policy, governance or financial controls who could be a strong fit, please feel free to share this post with them.