Head of Finance/Pennaeth Cyllid in Pembroke Dock

Hays Senior Finance are delighted to be recruiting for a Head of Finance to join a well-established and purpose-driven organisation in West Wales. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for ensuring financial integrity, supporting effective governance and contributing to the long-term sustainability of the organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will lead the finance function, provide strategic financial leadership and work closely with senior stakeholders to support decision-making and organisational performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys operating at both a strategic and operational level whilst making a meaningful contribution to the wider organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and treasury management activities.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts and oversee financial controls, payroll and financial procedures.
• Provide financial advice and support to senior leadership and governing members.
• Lead and develop the finance team whilst promoting continuous improvement across systems and processes.
• Support income generation activities and the identification of external funding opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with auditors, funding bodies and other key external stakeholders.
• Play an active role within the senior leadership team, helping shape future strategy and organisational performance.
• Ensure the organisation remains compliant with all relevant financial and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant senior finance leadership experience within a public sector, local government or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience working with senior leaders, boards, members or equivalent stakeholders.
• Strong budgeting, financial reporting, governance and treasury management experience.
• Proven people leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience of Sage accounting software would be advantageous.
• Ability to speak Welsh confidently is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders where required.

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to take on a highly visible leadership role within a values-led organisation making a positive impact across Wales. You'll have the autonomy to influence financial strategy whilst working in a collaborative and supportive environment where outcomes matter more than micromanagement. The organisation offers genuine flexibility, including hybrid working (typically 2-3 days from home following an initial onboarding period), flexible start and finish times, and a trusting leadership style that empowers individuals to manage their own workload and deliver results.

Benefits:

• Salary of £60,000 - £66,000.
• Hybrid working with flexibility around start and finish times.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Pension scheme.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free parking.
• Professional membership support (where applicable).
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme.

What you need to do now:

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion. If this opportunity isn't quite right for you, but you're considering your next move within senior finance, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about the market.