Director of Finance and Commercial (7142)
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Cardiff |
| Area | Wales, UK |
| Sector | Finance |
| Salary | £950 Per Day |
| Start Date | September 17th, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Ashley Price |
| Job Ref | 7142 - PSR1JP00094716 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
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A government department client is looking for a Director of Finance and Commercial to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be in Cardiff.
Job Summary:
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To provide strategic leadership and management of all financial, commercial, and economic activities within the agency. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) ensures robust financial stewardship, effective governance, and value-for-money decision-making, enabling the organisation to achieve its objectives during a period of significant transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Finance, Commercial, and Economics functions, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and government standards.
- Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Executive Team, supporting spending re-views 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 Paneltment decisions.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of the annual report, accounts, and other statutory re-porting.
Person Specification - 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.
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.
Qualifications:
- Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent) – Essential.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development – Essential.
Skills & Systems Experience:
- Previous Authority Experience Ideally within public sector and complex organisations.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
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Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
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How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
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If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Lead the Finance, Commercial, and Economics functions, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and government standards.
