I am working with a Government Agency based in Cardiff who are looking for an experienced Director of Finance and Commercial for 6 months initially. The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying £900 - £950 Umbrella per day (in scope of IR35) The role require office presence in Cardiff 2-3 days a week. Job Purpose 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 reviews and fee assessments. The role: * 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 * Act 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. 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 Qualifications * Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent) - Essential * Evidence of ongoing professional development - Essential Please only apply for this role if you have all the essential skill, knowledge and experience as mentioned above. As the role is to start ASAP please only apply if you are available on no more than 2 week's notice. Thank you Charlotte Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free