Head of Finance

1. We are looking for a Head of Finance to lead on the delivery of a high performing Finance team within Social Care Wales.
2. You'll manage the Audit Programme including implementing internal and external audit recommendations, and maintain sound working relationships with internal and external auditors.
3. We offer local government pension scheme, flexible work policy, hybrid working from home, Employee Assistance Programme, employee benefits scheme, cycle to work and car benefit schemes and many more.

About Us

Social Care Wales provides leadership and expertise in social care and early years in Wales. Our vision is to make a positive difference to care and support for children, adults and their families and carers. To do this, we lead on developing and regulating the social care workforce, service improvement, data and research to improve care.

The Role

We are looking for a Head of Finance to;

• Lead on the delivery of a high performing Finance team within Social Care Wales.
• Lead and develop the team with focus on excellence, efficiency, integrity, compliance and quality.
• Support the Accounting Officer and Leadership Team on financial matters.

This role is offered with flexible working options, and we are happy to consider job share arrangements.

The main focus of this role is to:

• Contribute to the development of the Social Care Wales strategic plan and lead on the implementation of Finance activities in line with the purpose, values and vision.
• Engage with external stakeholders and provide expert and technical advice on opportunities for innovation, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead on the preparation and oversight of the organisation’s accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance through to final accounts and laying of accounts.
• Oversee the financial management systems to ensure in-year spend is monitored and reported on.
• Actively work with colleagues across the organisation to manage budgets.
• Provide expert professional advice to the Executive and Leadership team and other staff as required.
• Lead the performance of the Finance team by communicating team and individual objectives with clarity, reviewing performance and supporting development.
• Drive improvement in how we deliver by leading on change initiatives internally and externally.
• Manage the Audit Programme including implementing internal and external audit recommendations, and maintain sound working relationships with internal and external auditors.
• Ensure that Social Care Wales provides value for money and that our systems and processes allow for transparency and accountability.
• Ensure all financial policies and procedures are in line with current legislation and best practice.
• Ensure that risk is identified and risk management plans are in place where appropriate to the role.
• Support the effective and efficient operation of the Board and ensure compliance with all Government and public sector responsibilities.
• Report on Finance activities to the Board and Committees as required.
• Provide expert advice to Executive and Leadership team and other staff as required and ensuring the Accounting Officer and Executive Team is fully aware of matters which could adversely impact on the reputation or performance of the Organisation..

The closing date for this role is 11 June 2026 and the interviews will be in person at our Cardiff office on 26 June 2026. There will be a presentation task and a formal interview as part of the process, plus an opportunity to meet colleagues.

You must be based in the UK to apply for this role and be able to visit one of the stated offices when required.

The Benefits:

• Salary of £56,198 - £62,491 (pro rata if part time).
• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays as well as an additional 3 privilege days at a fixed time (pro rata if part time).
• 28 days rises to 29 days after 3 years’ service, and 30 days after 5 years service.
• We also have a purchase of additional annual leave scheme.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Flexible work policy.
• Hybrid working from home and our office as required.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Benefits scheme, including cycle to work and car benefit schemes and discounts at hundreds of retailers.
• Family leave policy.

Reasonable adjustments can be made at any stage of the recruitment process for candidates with a disability, impairment or health condition, for example who are neuro-divergent or who use British Sign Language. Please get in touch with the HR Team to discuss adjustments for any part of the process.