Head of Finance – Capital Governance & Treasury

Overview

Ambitious finance leader sought to oversee capital governance and treasury within Birmingham City Council. You will guide major investment decisions and long‑term financial sustainability for a large capital programme (~£2.7bn) as part of the Finance Directorate. You’ll shape governance, business cases, and risk management, partnering with senior leaders to enable robust investment decisions. This role offers strategic influence, complex programme leadership, and a chance to drive lasting financial resilience. Join a high‑impact team driving transformation in local government.

Pay / Benefits

• salary £66,627–£85,845
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• hybrid working
• professional development opportunities
• employee wellbeing support

Responsibilities

• Lead the Capital Programme governance framework
• Support major investment decisions and funding strategies
• Develop business cases and financial models
• Collaborate with project leaders and senior stakeholders for robust decision‑making
• Provide strategic advice on capital investment, affordability and risk
• Develop and maintain capital, treasury and MRP strategies
• Drive governance, assurance and continuous improvement activities
• Lead a team (1 direct report, 3 indirect reports)

Key requirements

• Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with experience in a large, complex organisation
• Strong experience in capital governance, strategic finance or large‑scale investment programmes
• Excellent business case development and financial modelling skills
• Commercial awareness with a strategic mindset
• Ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong communication and relationship management
• Experience leading people and delivering change
• Modern and progressive approach to financial leadership
• Local government experience beneficial or transferable capital governance expertise

• strong communication
• relationship management
• leadership and people management
• capital governance
• financial modelling
• business case development

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