Senior Financial Operations and Compliance Manager

Ofqual is the independent qualifications regulator for England. We currently regulate 200+ awarding organisations, and approx. 11,600 certified qualifications. These include GCSEs, AS and A levels, and a broad range of vocational and technical qualifications. Regulating on behalf of students of all ages and apprentices is central to how we fulfil our statutory objectives. 

For more information about what we do please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual 

About the team

As a member of Ofqual’s Finance team, you will be part of a talented team that is passionate about providing a high-quality end-to-end service across Ofqual.

We play a key part in providing expert advice, delivering good value for public money and presenting data-driven insight to support strategic decision-making to key stakeholders across Ofqual.

We believe strongly in enabling your own professional development and in providing opportunities to develop the financial operations capability and improve financial education for key stakeholders.

As an integral part of a diverse team, you will be able to own and develop the role to deliver effective and efficient management of Ofqual's resources.

Also, we are proud winners of the 2022 Inclusion Award by the Government Finance Function.

What will the post holder be doing?

The post holder will lead and manage the Financial Operations and Procurement team at Ofqual.

You will provide high-quality financial and commercial support, guidance, and advice, and ensure all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements are met

This will involve working closely and developing strong relationships with key internal colleagues, other governmental departments, and external bodies to ensure that internal controls, systems, processes and business practices at Ofqual meet statutory, regulatory and auditing requirements.

Your technical knowledge, insight, and ability to work constructively with people at all grades will make you a valued contributor to the decision-making process and a champion for change.

As a qualified Finance professional, you will have experience of leading and managing Financial Operations in an organisation of a similar size and complexity as Ofqual.

You will have a collaborative approach to working with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and be confident in communicating in a way that is easily understood by non-finance professionals.

Your technical knowledge, insight, and ability to work constructively with people at all grades will make you a valued contributor to the decision-making process and a champion for change.

Please refer to the Job Description for more information on this role.