1. Government Finance Function
Mike Driver
Head of Government Finance Function and Chief Financial Officer, Ministry of Justice
Driving the agenda,
“We put finance at the
heart of decision making.
not just keeping score.”

2. The Functional taxonomy UK Government Integrated Functional Suite
The Functional agenda
The Functional taxonomy
With examples of how the Finance Function is delivering against each activity
UK Government Integrated Functional Suite
A new strategy for the Government Finance Academy as well as the design of career frameworks which clearly define roles, expectations and career pathways
Costings projects deliver insights and enhance understanding of inputs, outputs and outcomes for complex and cross-cutting areas of spend and policy across government
Clear, consistent and accessible definitions of finance standards and policies as well as refreshed risk management
The launch and implementation of the Finance Function Strategy, supported by the Finance Strategy Board, enables the function to act as a trusted partner
Knowledge Networks connect experts across finance and share leading practice to drive continuous improvement
A re-design of the OneFinance Platform and a re-vamp of Centres of Excellence to deliver specialist financial activities that drive quality and consistency across government

3. Our community Why we’re here Who we are
To enable the delivery of high quality public services
To ensure that public money is spent efficiently and effectively
We support the management of over £800 billion of public expenditure each year, as well as over £2,000 billion in assets and £4,500 billion of liabilities
Who we are
A diverse community of over 10,000 people spread out across the United Kingdom
Three-quarters based in regions outside of London
Far broader than individual professions, bringing together a range of disciplines and expertise

4. heart of decision making.
Our vision
Driving the agenda,
“We put finance at the
heart of decision making.
not just keeping score.”

5. Our objectives Government Finance Function Vision
Civil Service Vision
HMT Objectives
Function Outcomes
Government Finance Function Vision
“We put finance at the heart of decision making. Driving the agenda, not just keeping score.”
Government Finance Function Objectives
Sound forecasting and reporting, with robust data, efficient transaction processing, and effective management of risk, supported by standards, policies, guidance and strong functional leadership
A high performing and diverse function, with great people in the right roles with the right skills
A modern, collaborative finance function that delivers quality services more effectively and efficiently
A function informed by analysis, underpinned by good quality data and supported by analytics and visualisation tools
The ‘go-to’ partner for colleagues to provide expert advice and informed decision-making
Driving a strong culture of planning, risk and performance with integrated financial and business planning, aligned with robust risk and assurance

6. Our outcomes: Delivering a great service
A progressive brand and well communicated narrative
Efficient core processes, systems and management information
Collective functional leadership
Consistent standards and policies

7. Our outcomes: A confident, resilient and diverse function
Expert people
Confident and visible leaders
Clear career frameworks
Diverse and inclusive culture

8. Our outcomes: Modern and collaborative
Greater process
standardisation
Organisational structures that promote collaboration and knowledge sharing
A shared understanding of how we operate

9. Our outcomes: Able to tell an effective story
Data driven insights
Enhanced analytics
and data visualisation
tools
Clear, consistent and
accessible data
governance, definitions and standards

10. Our outcomes: Credible experts and business partners
Credible and reliable experts and business partners
Influential and solution
focussed people
Strong and embedded relationships

11. Our outcomes: Keeping the business safe
Insightful reporting and
monitoring of spend, performance and risks
Effective risk management
Affordable and
deliverable departmental
plans

12. heart of decision making.
Our vision
Driving the agenda,
“We put finance at the
heart of decision making.
not just keeping score.”