Director of Finance and Commercial - Central Government

Overview

Role:

Director of Finance and CommercialREF 94716Contract Length:

6 monthsLocation:

Hybrid/Cardiff - 2/3 days a week in the officeIR35:

InsidePay Rate to Intermediary:

Up to £950 per daySecurity Clearance:

SC requestedSpinwell is recruiting for a Director of Finance and Commercial for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.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 reviews and fee assessments.Act as:Lead Executive for the Audit and Risk Assurance CommitteeFull member of the Main BoardAccountable Executive for risk management and corporate assuranceChair of the Finance and Investment Committee and Commercial Assurance PanelAct as corporate guardian for departmental budgets and efficiency targets, ensuring compliance with Managing Public Money.Drive continuous improvement in financial operations, systems, and service delivery.Champion value-for-money and evidence-based decision-making in all major investments and initiatives.Enhance commercial acumen and embed effective procurement strategies aligned with public sector best practices.Build and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders to support sound financial and investment decisions.Ensure timely and accurate delivery of the annual report, accounts, and other statutory reporting.Qualifications

Senior financial leadership in a complex organisation (preferably public sector)Proven track record in financial management and delivering value for moneyLeading multi-disciplinary teams through changeStrategic planning and board-level influenceBuilding and managing diverse stakeholder relationshipsShaping and delivering strategic directionPromoting operational and professional excellenceStrong, visible, and inclusive leadership at board levelStrategic, analytical, and critical thinkingClear communication of complex financial conceptsPragmatic problem-solving and business insightAbility to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environmentSkilled in negotiation and influence in complex settingsSound judgement in risk managementConfident and credible strategic planning influenceDeep knowledge of financial control, reporting, and performance managementStrong understanding of Managing Public Money and government functional standardsExpertise in high-value, high-risk procurement and emerging marketsUnderstanding of commercial, procurement, and economics functions in a public sector contextFully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent)Evidence of ongoing professional developmentIf you are a Director of Finance and Commercial, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing ..... full job details .....