Director of Finance & Commercial in City

Access Computer Consulting; City; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Director of Finance & Commercial to provide strategic leadership in Cardiff with a hybrid work model. The role involves financial management and governance within a complex public sector context. Ideal candidates will have solid senior-level experience in finance and a deep understanding of public sector standards.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in finance in a complex organisation, ideally in public sector.
• Expertise in financial control, reporting, assurance, and performance management.
• Strong managing and motivating skills in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership and management of financial and commercial activities.
• Overseeing effective governance and driving value for money.
• Advising during significant organisational changes.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Performance management

Education

Professional finance qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA)

Job description

i am recruiting for a Director of Finance & Commercial to work on a hybrid basis - 2-3 days in Cardiff, remaining time remote.

The role falls inside IR35 so you will have to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract.

You will provide strategic leadership and management of all financial, commercial, and economic activities, providing expert advice and support to the business at a time of significant organisational change and transformation. The Chief Financial Officer ensures robust financial stewardship, oversees effective governance, and drives value for money in decision-making, enabling the organisation to achieve its objectives in line with public sector best practices and standards.

You will have senior leadership expertise of finance in a complex organisation (ideally public sector).

Experience of delivering strong financial management and value for money is also essential.

You will be able to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary professional teams through change and have experience of strategic planning and influencing at board level.

You must have a comprehensive knowledge of financial control, reporting, assurance, and performance management.

An in-depth understanding of Managing Public Money and government functional standards is also required.

Please apply ASAP to find out more!