Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Head of Finance & Performance for the Disused Tips Authority Salary

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Help build the financial stewardship and organisational performance behind one of Wales' newest public bodies.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a strategic leadership role in one of Wales' newest public organisations.
The Disused Tips Authority for Wales is being established as the national public body responsible for overseeing the safety, management and regulation of disused tips across Wales. Operating in a high-profile, safety-critical environment, our success will depend not only on effective operational delivery, but on strong financial stewardship, meaningful organisational insight and a relentless focus on performance and public value.
As Head of Finance & Performance, you will play a critical leadership role in developing the Authority's finance and performance capability. You will ensure robust financial management, effective performance reporting and integrated risk arrangements provide leaders with the insight, controls and confidence needed to make informed decisions and deliver lasting public value.
This is a broad strategic leadership role. Alongside leading the Authority's finance and performance functions, you'll shape financial planning, performance frameworks, risk management and corporate reporting arrangements that support the Board's strategic vision and Corporate Plan.
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Beyond the organisation itself, you will play a pivotal role in developing the Authority's ambition to become a recognised centre of excellence in public financial management, organisational performance and public sector stewardship. Working with Welsh Government, auditors, regulators and professional networks, you will strengthen financial capability, promote best practice and contribute to the development of public sector financial leadership across Wales.
The role is both inward and outward facing:
- Internally, you will provide the financial insight, performance information and business intelligence that enable confident decision-making, effective resource management and continuous organisational improvement.
- Externally, you will build trusted relationships with Welsh Government, auditors, regulators and oversight bodies, demonstrating the Authority's commitment to sound financial management, transparency and accountability.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial and performance foundations of a new national organisation, helping establish the Disused Tips Authority as a trusted, accountable and financially sustainable public body recognised for its effective stewardship of public resources and commitment to continuous improvement.


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Important: The Disused Tips Authority for Wales will be established as an independent Welsh Public Body and separate legal entity on 1 April 2027. Until then, these roles will be hosted by the Welsh Government, providing a unique opportunity to help create and shape a new national organisation from the outset.
Successful candidates will initially be employed by the Welsh Government before transferring to the Disused Tips Authority when it becomes operational on 1 April 2027, with continuity of employment maintained throughout.
The Disused Tips Authority is a separate organisation from the Welsh Government. Please disregard any Welsh Government guidance, policies or recruitment information linked within this advert and refer to the accompanying Candidate Information Pack for information relevant to this vacancy.
To learn more about the Authority's purpose, ambitions, culture, values, benefits and recruitment journey, please review the Candidate Information Pack and recruitment video.
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