Finance and Commercial Director

Advokatfirma Blikra, Slotterøy & Fonn AS; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Finance and Commercial to provide strategic financial leadership in Cardiff. This hybrid role demands expertise in public sector finance, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to lead teams through transformative changes.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic planning and financial decision-making.
• Experience influencing at board level.
• Ongoing professional development in finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance and Commercial functions, ensuring compliance with government standards.
• Provide financial guidance to the CEO and Executive Team.
• Oversee statutory reporting and drive financial improvement strategies.

Skills

Senior financial leadership

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Public sector financial control

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

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

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

Desirable

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

You will need for the Director of Finance & Commercial

• 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 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
• 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.

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