Chief Financial Officer

Chief Finance Officer (CFO)Step into a high-impact strategic leadership role where you'll shape financial direction, influence senior decision-making, and drive excellence across all Finance, Revenues, Benefits and Debt services.

As Deputy Section 151 Officer, you'll lead the development of financial strategy, oversee multi-million-pound budgets, ensure robust financial governance, and inspire high-performing teams delivering essential frontline services.

What you'll do:

• Lead financial strategy, MTFS, capital and treasury plans
• Oversee budgets, monitoring, statutory accounts and external audit
• Direct revenues, benefits, welfare and corporate debt recovery
• Advise senior leaders and Members at the highest level
• Drive continuous improvement across the entire financial function

What you'll bring:

• Chartered accountancy qualification (e.g., CIPFA)
• Senior leadership experience in finance (min. 2 years as Head of Service)
• Strong political awareness and strategic insight
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills
• Proven ability to lead change, inspire teams and deliver outcomes

If you're a confident, visionary finance leader ready to make a real organisational impact, we want to hear from you.