Financial Controller

We’re looking for a forward-thinking finance leader who can shape the future of Estyn’s financial function. You’ll bring strong strategic insight and a commitment to modernising how we work. This role suits someone who enjoys improving systems, working collaboratively and guiding a capable team through change.

Key tasks include:

• Lead Estyn’s financial management, providing authoritative financial advice 
• Develop and maintain a resilient, forward-looking financial strategy that supports organisational planning and change. 
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and routine financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, transparency and compliance. 
• Ensure compliance with public sector financial management frameworks, Welsh Government and Medr requirements and statutory responsibilities. 
• Lead the financial year-end process, including annual accounts, audit and assurance activity. 
• Maintain oversight of procurement and contract management, ensuring value for money and effective commercial governance. 
• Lead and inspire the finance team through transformation, working collaboratively and maintaining  morale.
• Provide leadership and support to the finance team, ensuring capability, resilience and strong performance. 
• Strengthen financial controls, risk management and internal financial procedures as appropriate. 
• Work closely with the Assistant Director – Central Services to ensure coherent and aligned leadership across all corporate functions. 
• Support organisation-wide planning, resource allocation and continuous business improvement. 
• Build strong working relationships with Welsh Government, Medr, Audit Wales, internal auditors and Estyn’s non-executive directors . 
• Direct line management of the Head of Finance and Business Services 

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £76,752 – £89,791

Closing date: 10:00am on 17 February 2026