OR– Strategic Director of Finance

Special Conditions

Casual Car User.

A full and valid driving licence and the use of own car would be an advantage.

Occasional weekend and evening working may be required.

This post is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009).

The office location of this post will be Sbarc; however, home local/field working will be a requirement of the role. Agile working is a key feature and expectation of this role.

PAYE: £55.00 per hour

Limited/Umbrella: £72.86 per hour

Job location:

Sbarc | Spark, Maindy Road, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ
, United Kingdom

Work pattern: 2 to 3 days in the office per week

To enact the statutory role of Responsible Financial Officer for CCR, making arrangements for the proper administration of financial affairs, in accordance with s151 of the Local Government Act 1972.

To ensure the effective stewardship of public funds, demonstrating the capability to maximise the impact of all CCR's strategic resources, to contribute to a Medium-Term Financial Plan that puts the new entity on a fit for the future footing.

To inform, challenge and support the investment fund work and commercial interests of CCR, demonstrating strong commercial awareness and acumen and building alliances and alignments across the Regional Growth and Resources business units.

To demonstrate and direct a strong understanding and know-how of commercial and investment structures, to support the delivery of large-scale complex programmes and initiatives, all alongside the ability to fulfil financial and budget imperatives and requirements.

To demonstrate a strong knowledge and appreciation of strategic value creation and the importance of being solutions-focused to both support responsible stewardship of public funds, alongside the requirement to deliver tangible benefits for the region.

To develop and co‑ordinate frameworks that support future sustainable funding of CCR, bringing together levying, external investment, recycled funds and various fiscal levers – unlocking the value of investments and maximising the use of all available assets and resources.

To provide whole‑organisation strategic leadership and a strong financial planning and deployment capability; to guide future organisational development and design; deliver on key strategic priorities and objectives; and fulfil legal and political mandates.

To lead and drive effective strategic resourcing that supports delivery of the Target Operating Model and the long‑term growth and sustainability plans of CCR, in concert with s151 contemporaries from across the 11 constituent member authorities.

To oversee risk, compliance and assurance functions, in order that key reporting, evaluation and validation requirements are met; good governance and decision making is supported, safeguarding the interests of CCR at all times.