Director of Finance Transformation

Cardiff University exists to create and share knowledge and to educate for the benefit of all. Our vision is to be a world-leading, research excellent, educationally outstanding university, which fulfils its social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales, the UK and the world. The role that Finance plays in supporting this vision is fundamental in ensuring that our external and internal customers are at the heart of what we do, by delivering efficient and effective customer service at all times.

The Finance function is now embarking on a significant programme of transformation to achieve the vision, service and support needed by the business. At the heart of this is a new service delivery model leveraging greater use of technology, simpler ways of working and better data. The Director of Finance Transformation has a pivotal role to play as finance automates processes, focuses on efficiency and standardisation and transforms the customer experience.

This position is full time and fixed term until 30 September 2028.

The salary will be on the Senior Salary pay scale and will be commensurate with the experience and achievements of the successful applicant

Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2025

This post has previously been advertised to employees of Cardiff University only. We now invite external applications.

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

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

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. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. 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.

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