Head of Financial Compliance

The primary objective of the Head of Financial Compliance role holder is to protect the university and its students from financial crime.  
 
The Head of Financial Compliance will assess the financial crime risks encountered by the university and its students and implement risk sensitive and appropriate controls to manage the identified risks. This role is conducted on behalf of the university Council with oversight through the Audit and Risk Committee.  
 
As a member of the Finance Department Senior Management Team, the role holder will: 

• Promote an inclusive, cohesive culture in which all members of the department understand their role in the wider university context.  
• Translate the vision into tangible goals, establish and communicate high expectations and standards, provide feedback, and manage performance and maintain the focus through involvement in decisions, planning and regular communication.  

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open-ended.

Salary: £59,421 to £64,914 per annum (Grade 8)

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 37 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro-rata for part-time hours, local pension scheme, blended working (meaning you will be able to work from home for some of your time), a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

Closing date: Thursday, 3 October 2024

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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