Finance Lead — Strategic Steward for Public Grants

Educators Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national body for education in Wales is seeking an experienced Finance Lead to establish a robust finance function for an organisation with a £3.247m grant. The role involves overseeing financial planning, reporting, and controls, ensuring effective grant management and procurement, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will bring strong financial expertise and a strategic mindset to shape decision-making and impacts within the educational sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in building high-performing finance functions.
• Strong understanding of financial stewardship and grant management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical expertise in financial matters.
• Oversee financial planning, reporting, and controls.
• Manage the grants programme and ensure efficient procurement.

Skills

Financial planning

Reporting

Financial controls

Grant management

Procurement

Education

Relevant finance qualification

Job description

A national body for education in Wales is seeking an experienced Finance Lead to establish a robust finance function for an organisation with a £3.247m grant. The role involves overseeing financial planning, reporting, and controls, ensuring effective grant management and procurement, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will bring strong financial expertise and a strategic mindset to shape decision-making and impacts within the educational sector.