Head of Finance - Transformation Projects

Cardiff University is recruiting a Head of Finance – Transformation, reporting to the Director of Financial Planning and Performance and will provide strategic leadership and professional expertise for a portfolio of Transformation activities across the University, supporting and working closely with the Chief Transformation Officer and Director of Transformation in delivery of the University’s financial elements of our Transformation plans.

Being the strategic Finance lead and providing leadership, support and direction across all the Universities Transformational Roadmap activities, including attending the relevant Transformation and Project Boards as appropriate.

A critical role in the financial planning, monitoring, reporting and delivery of business cases spanning across the institution. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all Transformation activities are embedded within the Universities overarching financial plans and track the associated financial benefits whilst highlighting risks and opportunities as they arise.

The post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term until 31 July 2027.

Salary: £51,753 - £56,535 per annum (Grade 7)

Closing date: Wednesday, 7 January 2026

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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