Head of Financial Management

Job Purpose

To lead the development of the Authority’s medium-term, sustainable financial planning in close collaboration with the Group Director of Finance & Resources and Corporate Leadership Team, aligning with the strategic vision set by Cabinet. You will oversee a holistic business partnering function, providing expert financial management advice to Members, the Chief Executive, and senior leadership to underpin major organizational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
● Strategic Financial Planning: Lead and drive the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) and Capital Strategy to ensure sustainable financial planning aligned with the Treasury Management Strategy.
● Business Partnering & Leadership: Direct and motivate the Financial Management and Business Partnering teams to deliver high-performance financial advisory services across all directorates.
● Budget Setting & Monitoring: Oversee annual budget setting, in-year budget monitoring, and month-end closure processes, delivering timely and robust financial reports to Cabinet.
● Decision Support & Analysis: Provide strategic financial leadership, appraisal, and challenge for major business cases, options appraisals, and decision reports.
● Governance & Collaboration: Liaise closely with the Head of Financial Accounting to align financial management with accounting standards, treasury policies, and statutory requirements.

Requirements & Competencies
● Leadership & Direction: Proven track record in translating strategic vision into operational delivery, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and coaching senior managers.
● Technical Expertise: Recognized expert in public sector financial management, local government funding frameworks, capital strategies, and financial decision-making.
● Communication & Influence: Excellent political awareness and emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate complex discussions and advise senior executives and elected Members
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed