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Head of Finance
2 months ago
Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a Head of Finance and Deputy Section 151 Officer to join our Finance and Procurement Leadership Team to help us deliver our vision for the future of our communities and residents.
The successful person will share our, commitment, and motivation to make a difference, providing continuity, and joining us in our pledge to create a resilient and more sustainable future.
About the role
Keen to make your mark on two highly regarded, award winning Councils?
As the Councils’ Head of Finance and Deputy Section 151 Officer you will maintain our stable financial position, leading and delivering efficient and effective customer focused financial services and providing robust financial management and advice. Your role will be crucial in our journey to ensuring effective financial decision making is at the forefront of enhancing our services.
You will be working with the Director of Finance and Procurement, leading on the annual and longer-term financial plans across the organisation. Your remit will be wide and diverse as you review and develop our financial policies, regulations, and systems to deliver a programme of continual improvements.
If you are passionate about professional development, this role gives you the opportunity to work closely with the finance team, helping them to develop professionally and supporting colleagues to meet their goals and the needs of the Councils whilst responding flexibly and dynamically to ever-changing financial challenges and opportunities.
About you
Qualified to degree level with a CCAB qualification or equivalent, plus considerable breadth of post qualification experience, including working with and leading teams, maintaining high performance, and seeking to continuously improve services.
The ideal candidate will have experience of successfully leading a financial management service in either a local government or other political environment.
We need someone who can deliver challenging and at times complex information and messages in a simple easy to understand way, someone who inspires trust and confidence with their peers, councillors, and partner organisations.
We are looking for someone who will be an energetic leader, who can shape and motivate a multi-disciplined team.
You will have a strong understanding of the complexities of Local Government finance but also have a commercial mindset and a strong desire to innovate using technology and embedding lean and efficient processes. A management qualification is desirable.
About us
Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits
Great opportunities for learning and development. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Programme. Employee Assist Programme. Health Care Options.-
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