Director of Finance and Commercial

ComXps; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector financial organization is seeking an experienced financial leader for an Inside IR35 role in Cardiff. The candidate should be a fully qualified accountant with extensive experience in financial management, stakeholder relationships, and strategic planning. This is a 6-month contract offering a challenging environment requiring strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Must have senior financial leadership experience, preferably in public sector.
• Extensive experience in financial management and delivering value for money required.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities are essential.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent)

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Job description

Overview

This role is Inside IR35.

Contract Length:6 months (ext tbc)

Clearance: SC

Location:2/3 days a week in the Cardiff Office

Skills & Systems Experience

Previous Authority Experience Ideally within public sector and complex organizations

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent) – Essential
• Evidence of ongoing professional development – Essential
• Professional Qualification - Fully qualified accountant
• Experience in lieu of formal qualification May be considered if highly relevant

Experience (Essential)

• Senior financial leadership in a complex organisation (preferably public sector)
• Proven track record in financial management and delivering value for money
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams through change
• Strategic planning and board-level influence
• Building and managing diverse stakeholder relationships
• Shaping and delivering strategic direction
• Promoting operational and professional excellence

Skills & Abilities (Essential)

• Strong, visible, and inclusive leadership at board level
• Strategic, analytical, and critical thinking
• Clear communication of complex financial concepts
• Pragmatic problem-solving and business insight
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment
• Skilled in negotiation and influence in complex settings
• Sound judgement in risk management
• Confident and credible strategic planning influence

Knowledge & Understanding (Essential)

• Deep knowledge of financial control, reporting, and performance management
• Strong understanding of Managing Public Money and government functional standards
• Expertise in high-value, high-risk procurement and emerging markets
• Understanding of commercial, procurement, and economics functions in a public sector context

Criteria

• Senior financial leadership in a complex organisation (preferably public sector) Essential
• Proven track record in financial management and delivering value for money Essential
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams through change Essential
• Strategic planning and board-level influence Essential
• Building and managing diverse stakeholder relationships Essential
• Shaping and delivering strategic direction Essential
• Promoting operational and professional excellence Essential

Desirable

• Qualified accountant Desirable
• Public sector experience Desirable
• Commercial background Desirable