Chief Financial Officer
1 month ago
Job summary
About us
We are a new arm�s length body of the Welsh Government, responsible for the strategy, funding and oversight of:��
further education including colleges and school sixth-forms;�higher education including research and innovation;�adult education and adult community learning; and��apprenticeships and training.�Operational on 1 August 2024, we work in close collaboration with our partners to enable a tertiary education and research system which is centred around the needs of learners; society; and economy with excellence, equality and engagement at its heart.��
Our values really matter to us, they help shape the culture of our organisation:�
Dysgu (to learn; to teach; to educate) - learning is at the heart of everything we do. We believe curiosity fuels innovation and helps expand our horizons. �Cydweithio (to work together; to collaborate; to co-operate) - we can achieve far more together than we ever could alone. �Cynnwys Pawb (to include everyone; to involve everyone) - we are passionate about inclusion, seeking to create the right conditions for everyone to achieve their full potential. �Rhagori (to exceed; to excel) - we have high aspirations for tertiary education and research in Wales and always set high standards for ourselves to be the best we can be.�Location�
Our headquarters is a newly refurbished office in Capital Quarter, Cardiff, specifically designed to meet our needs. We expect this to be the place that most colleagues will use to collaborate, both with each other and with stakeholders.�
As we operate across Wales, we also have collaboration and limited office space in Welsh Government offices in Llandudno Junction, Aberystwyth, Swansea and Merthyr Tydfil.�
Job description
You will play a pivotal role in the organisation's senior leadership team, responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility in accordance with Managing Welsh Public Money, and providing strategic financial guidance to support our mission.�
As a strategic leader and a key member of our leadership team you will embrace and lead change; live our values and develop others to be their best selves.�
Please view the job description link below for more details.
Person specification
Attributes�
Role Model Our Values �You set the standard for ethical behaviour and integrity across the organisation.�Dynamic - You anticipate and navigate challenges with agility and foresight, driving strategic initiatives forward with determination.�Agile - You can pre-empt issues and respond swiftly to changing circumstances, by using data and insights to inform decision-making.��Accountable - You ensure alignment between organisational objectives and individual actions, holding yourself and others to account.Inspire People - You empower teams to innovate and take calculated risks, inspiring breakthrough results and driving the organisation forward.�Experience
Significant experience of successful leadership in a corporate finance function with a proven track record of strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting in a complex organisational environment.Detailed knowledge of financial regulations and accounting standards with the ability to interpret and apply them effectively.Technical
You will hold a recognised professional accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA.�Welsh language Requirements
We have undertaken an evaluation of the Welsh language requirements of this post to ensure we are living our values in relation to our Welsh Language.���
For this post the Welsh language requirements are:- Desirable. This means that whilst having Welsh language skills is useful for the role, it is not part of the assessment so it won�t disadvantage recruitment if you don�t currently possess these skills.����
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �70,456, Medr contributes �19,023 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.We recognise the importance of looking after ourselves in work and in life. Your wellbeing is fundamental to you being your best self so in recognition of this we provide:�
33 days annual leave a year (pro rata) to give you time to reboot; top up your energy banks and spend time doing the activities you love.�An environment that embraces work life balance.�A culture that celebrates diversity and welcomes everyone.�Dedicated wellbeing time to all our people each week.�A Cycle to Work Scheme to make owning a bicycle more affordable.�-
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