Interim Finance Director

Page Personnel; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization seeks a Finance Director in Cardiff with a salary of £965 per day, offering a hybrid working arrangement. This role involves strategic leadership and management of financial activities, ensuring compliance and driving value for money. The ideal candidate will have senior finance leadership experience, strong management capabilities, and a track record in public sector finance.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Hybrid working arrangement

Opportunity for strategic impact

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in finance within public sector organizations.
• Proven ability to deliver strong financial management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance, Commercial, and Economics functions.
• Serve as the lead Executive for Audit and Risk Assurance Committee.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the Executive Team.

Skills

Strong leadership at board level

Strategic and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Pragmatic problem solving

Risk management skills

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This organisation operates within the public sector and is committed to delivering high-quality services. As a large organisation, it values professionalism and accountability in its operations.

Job Description

Are you a Qualified Senior Finance Leader within the Public Sector? My Client is looking to hire a Finance Director to work on an ongoing basis until a Permanent head is recruited. The role will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic leadership and management of all financial, commercial, and economic activities within the agency, offering expert advice and support during organizational change and transformation. Ensuring robust financial stewardship, effective governance, and value for money in decision-making, aligning with public sector standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the Finance, Commercial, and Economics functions to deliver professional services and advice, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, government controls, and standards.
• Champion visible and inclusive leadership to inspire high performance and develop the skills and capacity of teams.
• Serve as lead Executive for Audit and Risk Assurance Committee, be a full Main Board member, and be accountable for risk management and corporate assurance, reporting to the Audit Risk and Assurance Committee.
• Chair internal committees including Finance and Investment Committee and Commercial Assurance Panel.
• Act as a guardian for departmental budgets, efficiency targets, and ensure compliance with Managing Public Money.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the Chief Executive and Executive Team, supporting corporate objectives and robust financial planning.
• Promote financial probity, governance, accountability, and internal controls.
• Ensure timely delivery of reports and accounts, including government and departmental reporting.
• Improve financial operations and systems continuously.
• Drive value for money and evidence-based decision-making organization-wide.
• Enhance commercial acumen and embed procurement and commercial strategies aligned with best practices.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across government to manage risks and ensure sound financial and investment decisions.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have:

• Senior leadership experience in finance within complex, preferably public sector, organizations.
• Proven ability to deliver strong financial management and value for money.
• Experience leading and motivating multidisciplinary teams through change.
• Strategic planning and influence at the board level.
• Ability to build broad stakeholder relationships.
• Capability to develop and deliver strategic direction for complex organizations.
• Promotion of operational and professional excellence.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong, visible, and inclusive leadership at board level (Essential)
• Strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication of complex financial concepts
• Pragmatic problem solving and business insight
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in demanding environments, with negotiation and influencing skills
• Sound risk management and judgment
• Strategic influencing skills

Knowledge & Understanding:

• Comprehensive knowledge of financial control, reporting, assurance, and performance management
• Understanding of Managing Public Money and government standards
• Experience managing complex, high-value procurements and emerging markets
• Knowledge of commercial, procurement, and economics functions in the public sector

What's on Offer

• Ongoing Interim Finance Director role paying £965 per day Inside IR35
• Hybrid working arrangement for flexibility
• Opportunity to work with a reputable public sector organisation
• Chance to impact through strategic financial leadership