The Finance Centre Department forms part of the Ministry of Finance. In his capacity as Minister of Finance, the Hon P R Caruana QC, Chief Minister of Gibraltar, has specific responsibility for financial services and fiscal matters.

The Department is headed by the Finance Centre Director, who reports directly to the Minister of Finance. It is responsible for advising on all financial services policy matters, liaising with the private sector in Gibraltar, financial services legislation, and co-ordination of communication relating to strategic initiatives involving the IMF, OECD, EU and other financial services-related matters.

The Finance Centre Department is also charged with marketing Gibraltar as a financial services centre and, in addition, co-ordinates applications for high-net-worth tax residence in Gibraltar by individuals.