Job Description: Interim Assistant Director Finance and Resources
Reporting to: Director of Resources (Section 73 Officer)
Location: York / Northallerton
Political Restriction: This post is politically restricted
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Finance Leadership
- Develop medium-term financial plans aligned with regional priorities.
- Lead budget processes and ensure statutory compliance.
- Coordinate financial processes across general budgets policing and fire services.
Governance & Assurance
- Support financial integrity and corporate governance.
- Manage financial risk and liaise with auditors and regulators.
Resource Planning & Operational Oversight
- Align financial planning with workforce strategies.
- Oversee procurement and value-for-money initiatives.
- Lead finance system integration across services.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide financial support to committees and partners.
- Represent the Authority externally and draft public financial documents.
Leadership & Management
- Develop a high-performing finance team.
- Promote collaboration inclusion and readiness for future funding.
Requirements
- CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant.
- Public sector finance leadership experience.
- Knowledge of statutory financial frameworks.
- Experience with emergency services finance.
- Strong stakeholder and communication skills.
- Ability to lead in complex organisations.
Desirable:
- CIPFA qualification.
- Experience in Combined Authority governance.
- Familiarity with regional funding mechanisms.
- Understanding of Police and Fire funding formulae.
- Experience in M&A or commercial investment planning.
CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant. Public sector finance leadership experience. Knowledge of statutory financial frameworks. Experience with emergency services finance. Strong stakeholder and communication skills. Ability to lead in complex organisations. Desirable: CIPFA qualification. Experience in Combined Authority governance. Familiarity with regional funding mechanisms. Understanding of Police and Fire funding formulae. Experience in M&A or commercial investment planning.