Job Description

On behalf of Companies House, we are looking for a Director of Finance and Commercial (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based Cardiff 2-3 days a week onsite



Companies House drives confidence in the economy and makes the UK a great place to start, and run, a business.



As an executive agency sponsored by The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) we have the ability to play a leading role in the right against corrupt business practices by providing the transparency and clarity necessary for the UK to continue to be regarded as a world-leading place to do business.



Companies House is undergoing an historic change - to our systems, culture, services, and ways of working. Our people are at the heart of these changes.



The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023) gives Companies House the power to play a more significant role in disrupting economic crime and supporting economic growth.



These changes represent the biggest opportunity for Companies House in almost 170 years. This move will help us achieve the kind of culture we want - one which drives high performance and where our brilliant people can flourish.



As a Director of Finance and Commercial, your main responsibilities will be:



Lead and support the Finance, Commercial, and Economics functions to deliver professional services, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and support corporate objectives. Champion inclusive leadership, fostering high performance and ensuring teams have the skills and capacity to meet departmental goals. Serve as a key executive, including roles such as lead for Audit and Risk Assurance Committee, Main Board member, and Chair of internal governance committees. Act as corporate guardian for budgets and efficiency targets, ensuring compliance with public finance standards and protecting the Accounting Officer. Provide strategic financial guidance to the Chief Executive and Executive Team, enabling robust planning, spending reviews, and business partnering. Drive financial governance and value, ensuring strong internal controls, timely reporting, commercial acumen, and evidence-based decision-making

Essential:

Full professional accountancy qualification (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent) Senior leadership of finance in a complex organisation (ideally public sector) Delivering strong financial management and value for money Leading and motivating multi-disciplinary professional teams through change Strategic planning and influencing at board level Building and maintaining broad, diverse stakeholder relationships Developing and delivering the strategic direction of a complex organisation. Promoting operational and professional excellence

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Companies House 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. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



Companies House guarantees to interview 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. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".