Director Of Finance And Commercial Cardiff

Resourgenix UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic leadership and management of all financial activities. The role encompasses guiding the CEO and Executive Team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing substantial stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will possess extensive financial leadership experience and be a fully qualified accountant. This position presents an opportunity to contribute significantly during a crucial transformation phase.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior financial leadership in complex organisations, preferably public sector.
• Proven track record in financial management and delivering value for money.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams through change.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance, Commercial, and Economics functions.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Executive Team.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of the annual report and statutory reporting.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Operational excellence

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide strategic leadership and management of all financial, commercial, and economic activities within the agency. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) ensures robust financial stewardship, effective governance, and value-for-money decision-making, enabling the organisation to achieve its objectives during a period of significant transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance, Commercial, and Economics functions, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and government standards.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Executive Team, supporting spending reviews and fee assessments.
• Act as:
• Lead Executive for the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee
• Full member of the Main Board
• Accountable Executive for risk management and corporate assurance
• Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee and Commercial Assurance Panel
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of the annual report, accounts, and other statutory reporting.

Person Specification

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

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

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent) Essential
• Evidence of ongoing professional development Essential

Skills & Systems Experience

• Previous Authority Experience Ideally within public sector and complex organisations