Interim Assistant Director of Finance (DS151

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Interim
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and deputy S151 Officer to join this Local Authority for an initial period of 6 months.

As the Interim Assistant Director Finance & Governance and deputy S151 will provide strategic leadership across the Council’s Finance and Governance Services, including Revenues and Benefits, Commercial and Procurement, and Audit and Risk. You will also provide expert financial and governance advice to senior leaders and elected members, lead the delivery of key priorities, policies and strategies, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

The role will support income generation and service improvement, promote collaboration and best practice across the organisation, and champion the Council’s equality and diversity objectives. The successful candidate will provide visible leadership through clear communication, maintain an office presence of at least three days per week, and lead service committees while supporting Scrutiny Committees.

To be considered for the role you will need to be a CCAB qualified accountant and ideally held a previous post as a DS151. You will also have experience of providing effective and expert financial and governance assurance advice and guidance in a complex political environment as well as significant experience of successfully leading, managing, motivating, developing and inspiring teams through significant periods of change.

The role requires 2 to 3 days a week in the office and the rate is £750-850 a day inside IR35.