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Tuesday, 16 November 2021

15:25 - 16:05

What’s next? Delivering the Spending Review

The focus on delivering outcomes for citizens has never been a higher priority for government departments. How do we ensure that the Planning & Performance Framework is at the heart of government and what will it take to optimally deliver outcomes? 

Speakers: Nick Joyce and Caroline Paterson

 

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing: The role of finance leaders

Creating a diverse and inclusive environment is one of the most important objectives for the Government Finance Function. Senior Finance Leaders play a critical role in this. This workshop will look to share an update on progress on the GFF Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy and seek your insight in shaping and supporting this important agenda.

Speaker: Catherine Vaughan

16:05 - 16:20

Transition back to plenary

14:25 - 15:05

What’s next? Delivering the Spending Review

The focus on delivering outcomes for citizens has never been a higher priority for government departments. How do we ensure that the Planning & Performance Framework is at the heart of government and what will it take to optimally deliver outcomes? 

Speakers: Nick Joyce and Caroline Paterson

 

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing: The role of finance leaders

Creating a diverse and inclusive environment is one of the most important objectives for the Government Finance Function. Senior Finance Leaders play a critical role in this. This workshop will look to share an update on progress on the GFF Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy and seek your insight in shaping and supporting this important agenda.

Speaker: Catherine Vaughan

13:30 - 14:15

Opening plenary: The GFF Strategy Review

This session will set the scene for the day, providing context for the workshop conversations on aspects of our Finance Strategy and shared priorities. Speakers will reflect on what we’ve achieved over the past 3 years, set out the challenges facing finance teams, and frame the discussion: on how we can lead improvements to financial management in Government.

Speakers: Cat Little, Catherine Vaughan, Nick Joicey and Matt Thurstan

14:25 - 15:05

Finance Workforce for the Future

New technologies and ways of working will change the shape and capabilities of our future workforce. This workshop will explore the capabilities we need for the future and consider the steps we should take to develop them. As senior leaders in departments and in the wider Function, we need your insight on how things are evolving, where we need to develop, what our priorities should be and we address these challenges collectively.

Speakers: Charlie Pate and Tara Smith

15:05 - 15:25

Tea break

15:25 - 16:05

Finance Workforce for the Future

New technologies and ways of working will change the shape and capabilities of our future workforce. This workshop will explore the capabilities we need for the future and consider the steps we should take to develop them. As senior leaders in departments and in the wider Function, we need your insight on how things are evolving, where we need to develop, what our priorities should be and we address these challenges collectively.

Speakers: Charlie Pate and Tara Smith

17:00 - 18:30

Networking

12:30 - 13:20

Arrival and Buffet Lunch

13:20 - 13:30

Transition to plenary space

14:15 - 14:25

Transition to workshops

16:20 - 17:00

Closing plenary

At this closing session, senior leaders will form a panel chaired by Cat Little and feedback views from the workshops on different aspects of our future finance strategy.

Speakers: Cat Little, Caroline Patterson, Ilona Blue, Rich Hornby, Tara Smith and Andrew Sanderson

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