Director of Finance, Commercial and Workplace

Care Quality Commission; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 95,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK health and care organization is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy and governance. This role involves high-level decision-making, oversight of budgeting, and managing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification and have extensive experience in senior finance roles. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including 27-32.5 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 27 days

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

NHS pension scheme

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience providing strategic advice at Board and Executive level.
• Experience managing high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of CQC’s financial strategy.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Provide expert financial and commercial advice to top executives.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification

Proven experience in senior finance role

Change leadership experience

Strong leadership skills

Education

CCAB/CIPFA qualification

Job description

Overview

Executive Level 2 - £95,000 - £113,625 per annum
Contracted Hours: Full time 37 hours per week
ContractType: Permanent
Location: Home-based, with travel to meetings, CQC offices and providers as required
Closing Date: 13th October 2025 at 11.59pm
Interview Date: TBC wc 17th November 2025

For an informal discussion or further information on the role, please contact Chris Usher via his PA [e-mail] and for general enquiries please contact [e-mail]

The role

In this pivotal leadership position, you will be responsible for directing financial, commercial and workplace strategy at CQC. You will lead a high-performing directorate, shape how we operate, invest, and deliver value across the organisation, and act as a trusted adviser to the CEO, Executive Team and Board.

Responsibilities

• Drive Financial Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of CQC’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business planning and strategic priorities.
• Ensure Financial Governance: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and statutory audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and protocols.
• Lead Commercial and Workplace Strategy: Oversee procurement, estates, facilities, health & safety, business continuity and sustainability, ensuring value for money, operational resilience and a safe, sustainable working environment.
• Influence at the Highest Level: Provide expert financial and commercial advice to the CEO, Chair, Executive and Non-Executive Directors, enabling effective decision-making and governance.
• Embed the CQC Way: Champion our values—excellence, caring, integrity, and teamwork—in leadership and decision-making in public service.

Show us

We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g. CCAB/CIPFA).
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, including strategic advice at Board and Executive level.
• Experience leading change and ensuring value for money in delivery.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

Join us and help CQC shape the future of health and care

Compliance To progress your application, you’ll need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Without valid right to work you won’t be eligible for the role. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Some roles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Next steps

You can read the full details of the role in the following Job Description and Candidate Pack:

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If you apply, you’ll need to create a profile and complete an online application form. Your application will be completely anonymous. Please see our information for applicants for more details on the process. We contact every applicant to let them know the outcome of their application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV and Supporting Statement (no more than 750 words) via the Recruitment System. Your Supporting Statement should cover the following:

• How your previous experience makes you suitable for this role?
• What strengths will you bring to the role that will have an immediate positive impact?

You will also be required to complete additional role-specific questions at the beginning of your application.

The Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
• NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.
• Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!

Please see our benefits page for the full list.

Equity for all

We know job descriptions can feel intimidating. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, skills, and experience could be exactly what we need. We are committed to supporting all candidates and will work with you to remove barriers. See our ED&I page for more. If you’d like to chat, please contact [e-mail].

Values and diversity

We welcome applications from everyone. Our values are Excellence, Caring, Integrity and Teamwork. We are a disability confident and carer confident employer.

A Note on AI

AI tools can be helpful for research and drafting, but your application must reflect your real skills and experience. Do not copy AI-generated answers. If you use AI, use it for research and editing, not for content substitution. Providing false information may lead to your application being withdrawn.