Head of Financial Management

Overview

As Head of Financial Management, you will lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting and statutory accounts to strengthen financial management across the council. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Procurement, you will provide expert advice to senior leaders, elected members and partners to ensure financial sustainability. You will shape the finance function, develop people, and raise professional standards while working closely with cross‑functional teams. This role offers a strategic, impact-driven opportunity to support communities and drive financial leadership across the organisation.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• supportive, inclusive workplace culture
• commitment to equality and inclusion
• safeguarding and welfare focus
• Disability Confident Employer

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and budget setting for the council
• Oversee financial reporting and statutory accounts
• Provide expert financial advice to senior leaders, elected members and partners
• Strengthen financial leadership and decision-making across the council
• Develop staff and raise professional standards
• Collaborate with other departments to align resources with priorities
• Support governance and financial sustainability initiatives

Key requirements

• Experienced local government finance professional
• Strong technical expertise in public sector finance
• Proven leadership and people development skills
• Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with focus on value for communities

• leadership
• communication
• relational/partnership-building
• Financial planning
• Budget setting
• Financial reporting

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