Assistant Director Strategic Finance
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Friday 16th October 2026
Location: Southampton (This role is suitable for hybrid working)
Salary: £69,501
This role comes with a £5,000 allowance. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Available Positions: 1
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking an Assistant Director Strategic Finance to provide strategic focus and oversight of the Agency’s finances. Working within the Finance and Analysis Directorate, you will help ensure MCA’s c.£500m total budget is deployed efficiently, robust budget control is maintained and value for money is achieved. This is a senior leadership role, reporting to the Director of Finance and Analysis and leading teams responsible for financial strategy and finance business partnering.
As Assistant Director Strategic Finance, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight of MCA’s financial plans, ensuring strong budget control, high-quality financial analysis and effective advice to senior stakeholders. You will lead the Strategic Finance function, support investment and funding decisions, and help shape a high-performing, continuously improving finance culture.
Top Responsibilities
- Leading MCA’s Financial Strategy and Finance Business Partner teams, embedding a high-performance culture.
- Providing strategic financial advice and analysis to senior stakeholders to support effective decision making.
- Negotiating and secure investment and resource funding for key Agency activities and major change programmes.
- Ensuring robust resource and capital financial plans are aligned to organisational priorities and HM Treasury guidance.
- Overseeing the reporting of accurate and timely financial management information and analysis to drive efficiency and value-added insight.
Benefits
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
- 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
- Access to the staff discount portal.
- Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
- Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
- Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
About You
- Significant relevant experience in a senior financial management or financial strategy role
Essential qualifications
- Qualified CCAB/ CIMA with significant post-qualification experience
This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Friday 16th October 2026
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Assistant Director Strategic Finance in Southampton employer: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets public service. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to continuous training and growth opportunities while contributing to vital projects that enhance national safety. Located in a collaborative atmosphere, the MCA values teamwork and encourages a culture of improvement, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about technology and public service.
Contact Details:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Recruitment Team
