James McEwen
Biography
James McEwen joined the Ministry of Justice in 2016. He has held a number of roles over that time including Deputy Chief Executive, Legal Aid Agency and Group Finance Director. James is currently the interim Chief Financial Officer for the Ministry, providing leadership across the department’s professional functions as well as oversight of number of the department’s Executive Agencies and other Arm’s Length Bodies.
Prior to joining the Ministry of Justice James built extensive experience working in the then Department of Energy and Climate Change. During his time in DECC he was nominated to join the board of the Global Climate Partnership Fund, a public-private hybrid investment fund that drives green investment in low income countries, a role he still holds today.
James began his Civil Service career in 2002 at the Department for Work and Pensions where he worked in a number of roles across policy, strategy and finance functions.
Interim Chief Financial Officer and Director General of CFO Group
James leads the CFO group at MOJ, supporting the Department in delivering its priorities. The Group covers:
The CFO Group includes:
- Finance
- Commercial & Contract Management
- Property
- Project Delivery
- Digital & Technology
- Data & Analytical Services
- Communications and Information Services
- Legal Aid Agency
- Office of the Public Guardian
- Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
Previous roles in government
- Interim Director of Finance Business Partner