Chief Financial Officer

2 weeks ago


Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Peterborough City Council Full time
Executive Director of Corporate Services and Chief Finance Officer

Peterborough City Council, a forward-thinking local authority, is committed to delivering exceptional services to its diverse community. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Matt Gladstone, the council has made significant strides in stabilizing its finances and structure over the past three years, bringing many services back in-house and laying a solid foundation for future growth.

We are seeking a visionary and innovative Executive Director of Corporate Services and Chief Finance Officer to join our Corporate Leadership Team. This pivotal role is responsible for a broad range of services, including finance, internal audit, commercial partnerships, property, HR, IT and digital, communications, business intelligence, and more. You will be the lead advisor to the Chief Executive and all Elected Members on all matters within their portfolio, ensuring robust financial management and strategic leadership.

Despite the financial challenges faced by the sector, the council has taken a proactive approach to addressing budgetary pressures, undertaking a city-wide consultation, "Shape Our City," to engage residents in future service decisions. We are looking for a finance leader to continue this proactive approach, working with the Corporate Leadership Team to reimagine what we do, and how we do it, creating a financially stable, modern, and sustainable council for the future.

We will look to you to provide clear, compelling, and inspiring leadership across the Council, contributing to the delivery of the Council's Purpose, Strategic Priorities, and Corporate Strategy. As the statutory Section 151 Officer, the role ensures robust financial management and advises on all financial matters.

As our S151 Officer, you will hold a recognised accountancy qualification and have significant experience working at a strategic level within Local Government already, with a proven ability and desire to lead transformational change and create innovative service models. We are looking for a candidate with a strong performance culture, excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills along with energy, positivity, imagination, and an inclusive approach to leadership.

We are committed to driving strategic vision and modernizing services to better serve residents. If you are a motivated and experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge, please apply for this exciting opportunity.



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