Lead core delivery across the function (e.g., finance/HR/ops), ensuring priorities are met, deadlines are hit, and standards stay high.Provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders translating policy, regulation and best practice into clear, practical guidance.Own reporting and insight, producing accurate packs/dashboards, highlighting risks/opportunities, and recommending actions.Strengthen controls and compliance, reviewing processes, improving documentation, and ensuring governance requirements are met.Drive continuous improvement, streamlining workflows, reducing manual steps, and embedding more efficient ways of working.Manage key relationships internally and externally (e.g., auditors, regulators, suppliers, partners), ensuring smooth communication and outcomes.Support budgeting/forecasting/planning cycles (where relevant), challenging assumptions and improving visibility for leaders.Lead or contribute to projects/change, from system implementations to restructures or service redesign keeping delivery on track.Coach and support colleagues (and line-manage where applicable), building capability and consistency across the team.Handle escalations and complex cases/issues, taking ownership through to resolution and capturing learning to prevent ..... full job details .....