Director of Finance, Planning and Performance

Cardiff, Glasgow, London

We are excited to announce a new leadership opportunity at Ofgem for the position of Director of Finance, Planning and Performance (FPP). As a non-ministerial department, Ofgem plays a crucial role in ensuring that every household and business in the UK can rely on a safe, affordable and environmentally sustainable energy supply. Ofgem are playing a vital part in accelerating the transition to Net Zero and a carbon neutral energy system – joining Ofgem means you will play a part in creating new energy solutions that are great for customers, and great for the environment.

In this role, the Director of FPP will be responsible for leading and developing a dynamic and collaborative team covering Finance, Procurement, Portfolio Management, Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Assurance functions. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will champion a culture of finance-based decision-making and value for money across the organisation.

The Director of FPP will be entrusted with managing Ofgem’s budget, adhering to internal and external priorities. This includes leading the implementation of a modern corporate system that integrates finance, HR, and business planning. Furthermore, the Director will spearhead a program aimed at maximising the impact of Ofgem’s resources. The role involves developing, planning, and delivering work outcomes with clear objectives, milestones, and success metrics. Collaboration is key, and the Director will be responsible for building and supporting effective teams, encouraging professional development, and demonstrating commitment to Ofgem values.

The Director of FPP will also play a vital role in promoting diversity and inclusion within their team and the wider organisation. Additionally, they will work jointly with the Personal Development Lead on the welfare and pastoral care of all colleagues.

The Director of FPP will actively contribute to the development and delivery of Ofgem Strategic Priorities which includes collaboration with senior leadership to prioritise work and resources effectively, representing Ofgem across Government and the Energy sector, and setting the strategic direction of the function. Strategic workforce planning will be a crucial aspect, working with the Professions Office to recruit, develop, and deploy staff within the directorate to meet the organisation’s strategic priorities. Collaboration with regulatory directorates to identify needs for technical insight and support, as well as embedding processes, is an integral part of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for a range of high profile, stretching and complex areas – including managing Ofgem’s budget in line with internal and external priorities.

• Lead and deliver a modern corporate system (integrating finance, HR, and business planning)
• Lead and deliver a programme to maximise impact from Ofgem’s resources.
• Develops, plans and delivers work outcomes, including clear and transparent work objectives, milestones and success metrics.
• Accountable for agreeing and delivering on budget and resource requirements.
• Responsible for building and supporting the teams delivering the work including effective scoping of work and setting of clear responsibilities.
• Encourages and supports development of colleagues within profession and teams.
• Jointly responsible with the Personal Development Lead (PDL) on welfare and pastoral care of all colleagues.
• Effectively undertakes appropriate and necessary D&I focus within their team and the wider organisation.

Essential criteria

• Member of appropriate professional body recognised by CCAB, CIMA or internationally recognised equivalent.
• A strategic and inspirational leader – background and knowledge in strategic leadership and senior decision making. A dedicated, motivational, and collaborative leader who builds strong, inclusive, high performing teams and cross-team working relationships.
• A strong communicator – highly credible communication and influencing skills, both in writing and in person, with experience of building strong stakeholder relationships, high emotional intelligence and engendering trusted relationships that achieve buy-in and commitment.
• A senior advisor – experience of working with Boards, Committees, and senior stakeholders. Can influence and make a positive impact with a range of senior stakeholders both internally and externally, adopting an open approach and unafraid to make decisions when necessary.
• A financial expert – An understanding of the principles and requirements of public financial management, the ability to deliver value for money to maximise public benefit, and extensive experience in Strategic   Business Planning.

Alongside your salary of £97,000, OFGEM contributes
£26,190 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes:

• Up to 30 days annual leave.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to join the Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Flexible working hours and family friendly policies.
• Interest free season ticket loan.

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This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration
is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them
to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through
building your depth of expertise.

As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above.
This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions.
Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and
conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your
personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any
absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you
to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.

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Job contact :

• Name : stephanierobinson@allenlane.co.uk
• Email : stephanierobinson@allenlane.co.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk