Government Finance Profession

Finance Capability Swapshop Toolkit

Financial Governance and Leadership

The commitment of an organisation to demonstrate high quality resource management is highly dependent on the attitude and behaviour of its leaders. An engaged and supportive leadership can direct the culture of an organisation towards placing real value on the importance of effective stewardship of resources. This strategic steer can be taken on by management within the organisation to emphasise the need for good practice locally.

There should be robust internal control and governance arrangements within the organisation. Financial skills and training should be continuously updated and developed for all members of the organisation (both financial and non-financial roles).

For information on Training see the people and skills element of the capability swapshop.

Click on the text below for useful tools on financial governance and leadership:

• Governance and compliance
• Risk management
• Internal audit & Fraud

Please click on the links for HM Treasury guidance:

• Governance and risk management