Chief Financial Officer, CFO - Central Government

Attenti Consulting; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A Central Government department is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial and commercial activities during a transformative period. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in senior financial leadership, with a proven track record of governance and delivering value for money, alongside the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior financial roles in complex organizations, including public sector.
• Strong leadership at board level with strategic and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance and Commercial functions in the department.
• Provide strategic guidance to the CEO and Executive Team.
• Drive improvements in financial operations.

Skills

Senior financial leadership

Strategic direction

Financial management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication of financial concepts

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

We have an excellent contract opportunity for a talented and driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at a Central Government department.

As a full member of the main board, your remit will be to provide strategic leadership and management of all financial, commercial, and economic activities. The department is going through a period of significant transformation and the incumbent will ensure robust financial stewardship, effective governance, and value-for-money decision-making, enabling the department to achieve its key objectives.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Leading the Finance and Commercial functions
• Providing strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Executive Team
• Driving continuous improvement in financial operations, systems, and service delivery.
• Champion value-for-money and evidence-based decision-making in all major initiatives.

Essential experience

• Senior financial leadership gained in a complex organisation. Some of your experience will have been gained in the public sector
• Shaping and delivering strategic direction
• Proven track record in financial management and delivering value for money
• Deep knowledge of financial control, reporting, and performance management
• Strong understanding of Managing Public Money and government functional standards
• Strong, visible, and inclusive leadership at board level
• Strategic, analytical, and critical thinking
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams through change
• Building and managing diverse stakeholder relationships
• Clear communication of complex financial concepts

Essential Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent)

This contract is inside scope of IR35 and offered on a hybrid working model (2 days office / 3 days WFH).

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Attenti Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.