Director of Finance & Resources

Job Description

• Life Sciences Hub is a pivotal organisation in Wales
• Blend your working time remotely and at our Cardiff office.

About Our ClientLife Sciences Hub Wales is an arms length body of Welsh Government. We exist to catalyse innovation and collaboration between industry, health, social care, and academia - making a positive difference to people, families, and businesses across the nation.Our vision is to make Wales the place of choice for health, care, and well-being innovation.The life sciences sector is growing to develop health innovation and technology solutions to underpin and improve health and social care service delivery.Life Sciences Hub is a pivotal organisation in Wales that brings the best of the sector together to deliver exciting advances in a range of key areas.Job DescriptionThe Director of Finance & Resources is a key role within the Senior Leadership Team of the Life Sciences Hub Structure.We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team as Director of Finance & Resources who shares our values of fairness, dignity and respect and can work with us to build upon our achievements and ensure our ambitious vision becomes a reality.Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Finance & Resources is a key member of the senior leadership team, providing the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that the company has the appropriate financial and operationalcontrols, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency to achieve the companys strategic aims.The role will be strategically responsible for an Operations portfolio spanning finance, human resources, governance and compliance, facilities, IT, legal and procurement functions. Supporting a small team of expert functional leads in these specialist areas,youll show true leadership and the ability to flex your approach to be light touch where thats appropriate to empower your team with the right amount of professional space to grow and develop, balanced by sharing your strategic leadership and guidance whenthats most needed.The Successful ApplicantThe successful candidate will have the following;

• Finance qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA.
• Knowledge of legislative policies and best practices which may include employment, health and safety, anti-money laundering, data protection and financial obligations.
• Scoping or implementing public sector grant schemes or financial business cases.
• Extensive and demonstrable experience of working at a senior level in a similar role within the public sector or a Not for Profit organisation that is in receipt of Welsh Government funding.
• Building, leading and motivating a mixed portfolio team to deliver results.
• Proven experience in implementing business improvements and processes to improve efficiency and ensure compliance.
• Proven ability in strategic thinking and problem solving.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills including project planning, prioritisation and time management.
• Highly developed communication skills - skilled at liaising with a range of stakeholders.
• Leadership skills to motivate, guide and develop team to achieve performance in line with strategic objectives and KPIs.
• Able to assess complex information and risks to make appropriate organisational decisions.
• Track record of leading and implementing significant change management projects.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders at all levels and Finance Directors/CFOs from external bodies.

Whats on OfferA starting salary of £70,337. This will be subject to annual pay progression reviews based upon performance and delivery outcomes.Blend your working time remotely and at our Cardiff office.All colleagues are entitled to 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidaysAll colleagues are able to participate in the Companys auto-enrolment pension scheme. Subject to making a contribution based on 3% of salary, the Company will make a contribution based on 7% of salary.Closing date is 5pm on 28th June 2022Interviews dates are:Initial Interviews - 11 July 2022Assessment Event - 20 July 2022A full Candidate Pack is available from Ross Brown at Michael Page. Candidates will be required to provide a CV and cover letter (no more than 2 A4 pages) for the role.If selected for interview you will need to be available for both stages of the selection process which will be held on 11 and 20 July.Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.Ref Code: MPREJN062022.5636692ZClosing Date: 14/07/2022