Head of Finance Delivery

Spalding and Hybrid Working

Our client is looking to appoint its next Head of Finance Delivery, a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering strategic financial advice, driving financial performance and supporting the long-term success of a key local authority partner. Working as part of the senior finance leadership team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape services, influence key decisions and develop high performing teams.

• Oversee budget monitoring, forecasting, financial planning and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance with professional and legislative requirements.
• Lead the delivery of professional financial management services, ensuring high-quality financial advice, reporting and support for decision-making.
• Provide strategic financial advice, challenge and assurance to senior stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with client councils, partners and external stakeholders.
• Lead, develop and inspire a team of finance professionals, creating a positive, inclusive and high performing culture.
• Drive service improvement, innovation and value for money across Financial Services.
• Deputise for the Chief Finance Officer when required, providing leadership and continuity across the service.

• CCAB qualification (such as CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with a commitment to continuing professional development.
• Experience of working within Local Government Finance and providing financial leadership in a complex environment.
• Experience of leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, governance and statutory reporting.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to a range of audiences.
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to continuous improvement.

Our client is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) wholly owned by three local councils. They provide a range of professional services including HR and Payroll, Financial Services, Procurement and Contracts, ICT and Digital, Customer Contact, Revenues and Benefits, Health and Safety, and a range of Corporate Support services.

Our client is driven by a clear mission to provide high-quality professional services, achieving outstanding performance, satisfaction, and confidence for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

They offer a vibrant, inclusive culture, generous pension, flexible hybrid working and career progression opportunities. Their teams enjoy regular events and recognition.

• Local Government Pension Scheme
  - With Generous Employer Contributions, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing you're part of a scheme designed to provide financial security for life after work.
• Annual Leave
  - Enjoy 26 days plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 days extra plus your birthday off. There is also an option to flex when you take your bank holidays.
• Hybrid Working
  - Coming together and learning from each other is important. Through hybrid working, employees can work from home and office, with a minimum of 2 days working in the offices per week.
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance
  - Emotional guidance can be accessed via an Employee Assistance Program through an online portal or over the telephone.
• Employee Benefits Platform
  - Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and leisure discounts.
• Employment Policies
  - Including gender neutral Family Parental leave policy and time off provisions to support those special and also challenging moments in employees' lives.
• Career Progression
  - Opportunities for professional growth and development.

This is a hybrid role based in Spalding, Lincolnshire. Travel to various client locations will be required to support service delivery, stakeholder engagement and committee attendance.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer, committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. They have also committed to be a Disability Confident employer.