Overview

This role is Inside IR35.

Contract Length:6 months (ext tbc)

Clearance: SC

Location:2/3 days a week in the Cardiff Office

Skills & Systems Experience

Previous Authority Experience Ideally within public sector and complex organizations

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent) – Essential
• Evidence of ongoing professional development – Essential
• Professional Qualification - Fully qualified accountant
• Experience in lieu of formal qualification May be considered if highly relevant

Experience (Essential)

• Senior financial leadership in a complex organisation (preferably public sector)
• Proven track record in financial management and delivering value for money
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams through change
• Strategic planning and board-level influence
• Building and managing diverse stakeholder relationships
• Shaping and delivering strategic direction
• Promoting operational and professional excellence

Skills & Abilities (Essential)

• Strong, visible, and inclusive leadership at board level
• Strategic, analytical, and critical thinking
• Clear communication of complex financial concepts
• Pragmatic problem-solving and business insight
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment
• Skilled in negotiation and influence in complex settings
• Sound judgement in risk management
• Confident and credible strategic planning influence

Knowledge & Understanding (Essential)

• Deep knowledge of financial control, reporting, and performance management
• Strong understanding of Managing Public Money and government functional standards
• Expertise in high-value, high-risk procurement and emerging markets
• Understanding of commercial, procurement, and economics functions in a public sector context

Criteria

• Senior financial leadership in a complex organisation (preferably public sector) Essential
• Proven track record in financial management and delivering value for money Essential
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams through change Essential
• Strategic planning and board-level influence Essential
• Building and managing diverse stakeholder relationships Essential
• Shaping and delivering strategic direction Essential
• Promoting operational and professional excellence Essential

Desirable

• Qualified accountant Desirable
• Public sector experience Desirable
• Commercial background Desirable