Head of Finance Corporate

Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Councils policy employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HRbeforeoffering a job on a secondment basis. *

Head of Finance - Corporate

We are seeking an experienced and talented individual to join our dynamic finance team in a leadership role. As the Head of Finance for Corporate you will play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence and strategic decision making. The successful candidate will work closely with service Directors and elected Members and will require elevated levels of communication influencing and negotiation skills strong motivational abilities and the flexibility to deal with complex issues. A high level of tact diplomacy and political awareness is also required to enable effective working across organisational boundaries.

As the Head of Finance - Corporate you will have a strategic role in leading the corporate aspects of the financial functions within the Council including advisory and business partnering services and the technical areas such as statutory returns including annual Statement of Accounts VAT Treasury Management and Capital programme amongst others. Your leadership will drive financial governance performance management and effective resource allocation across the organisation.

Key Accountabilities for the role include:

• Provide strategic financial advice analysis and guidance to senior management and stakeholders within the respective directorates.
• Lead financial planning budgeting and forecasting processes within the Finance team ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and priorities giving direction and support to non-finance colleagues.
• Drive financial performance management monitoring key financial metrics and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Develop robust financial strategies and policies to support decision-making risk management and long-term financial sustainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective financial systems processes and controls.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors regulators and funding bodies.
• Lead and inspire a team of finance professionals promoting a culture of continuous learning development and high

Requirements:

• A recognised professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CIPFA ACA ACCA CIMA) or equivalent with substantial post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven experience in leading and managing finance functions within a complex arena.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial advice and support to senior stakeholders driving financial performance and delivering value for money.
• Strong knowledge of financial management principles budgeting forecasting and financial reporting.
• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience in managing and developing a high-performing finance team.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to think analytically identify trends and make data-driven decisions.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation regulations and best practices within the public sector finance arena.

Interviews to be held on 23rd July 2026

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