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.

• 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.

• 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