Finance and Commercial Director

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Director of Finance and Commercial for a pivotal 6-month role based in Cardiff. This position involves providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring compliance, and supporting the CEO while driving improvement initiatives in financial systems and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Senior financial leadership in complex environments.
• Proven track record in financial management and strategic planning.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams through change.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance, Commercial, and Economics functions ensuring compliance.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Executive Team.
• Oversee statutory reporting, including annual reports and accounts.

Skills

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Public sector financial control

Education

Qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

Position: Director of Finance and Commercial

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid – 2/3 days per week in office)

Contract Length: 6 months

Contract Rate: £900 - £950 per day umbrella

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Finance and Commercial to provide strategic leadership across financial, commercial, and economic activities. This is a pivotal role during a period of transformation, ensuring robust financial stewardship, governance, and value-for-money decision-making at board level.

Essential Experience & Skills:

1. Senior financial leadership in complex environments (public sector).
2. Proven track record in financial management, value for money, and strategic planning.
3. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams through change and influencing at board level.
4. Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills in high-pressure settings.
5. Expertise in public sector financial control, Managing Public Money, and high-value procurement.
6. Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent) with ongoing professional development.

Desirable:

1. Experience in risk management, corporate assurance, or efficiency target delivery.
2. Commercial acumen aligned with public sector best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Finance, Commercial, and Economics functions, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and government standards (e.g., Managing Public Money).
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Executive Team, including spending reviews and 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
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, procurement strategies, and service delivery.
• Champion evidence-based decision-making for major investments and initiatives.
• Strengthen stakeholder relationships with government bodies to support financial and investment decisions.
• Oversee statutory reporting, including annual reports and accounts.

For a confidential chat, please call Linda on (phone number removed) or just apply.

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