Head of Finance

Overview

As Head of Finance you will provide strategic financial leadership across a complex organisation, helping to shape financial strategy and ensure sound stewardship. You will work with Members, senior officers and stakeholders to support the Corporate Plan and long-term sustainability. You will lead financial planning, governance and reporting while driving innovation and value for money. This role offers high impact in a historic, high-profile public authority with a focus on transformation and excellent public services.

Pay / Benefits

• Salary 80,100 – 90,950 (incl. allowances)
• Market Forces Supplement up to 15,000 per annum
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Permanent, full-time role
• 35-hour week
• Career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of financial strategies aligned to organisational priorities and long-term sustainability
• Provide expert financial advice and challenge to directors, budget holders and Members
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities
• Support the CFO and Financial Services Director in statutory finance responsibilities
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and value for money
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals
• Oversee governance, risk management, compliance and audit activities
• Champion organisational transformation, service improvement and digital innovation

Key requirements

• Full membership of a CCAB-recognised professional accountancy body
• Evidence of continuing professional development and ongoing learning
• Significant senior-level financial and management accounting experience in a large, complex organisation
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
• Experience delivering major financial initiatives and organisational change programmes
• Strong partnership-building and influencing skills with senior leaders and political stakeholders
• Expert knowledge of financial management, budgeting, governance, financial reporting and value for money
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• communication
• financial management
• budgeting and forecasting
• financial reporting

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