Chief Financial Officer - (Perm/Full Time) - REF:CE/22004

Inverclyde Council; Greenock; On-site; GBP 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Inverclyde Council is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial administration of the council. This pivotal role involves developing financial strategies, leading the Finance Service, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills and significant experience in financial management.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Attractive pension schemes

Career development support

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial management at a senior level.
• Proven ability to develop and implement financial strategies.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Service, including Accountancy, Revenues & Benefits, and Internal Audit.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the Council’s objectives.
• Act as the principal adviser on all financial matters.

Job description

Location: Municipal Buildings Clyde Square, PA15 1LY

Salary: £113,000 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Job Description

This is a pivotal leadership role as Chief Financial Officer (Section 95 Officer), responsible for the effective administration of the Council’s financial affairs. As a core member of the Corporate Management Team, you will:

• Lead the Finance Service, including Accountancy, Revenues & Benefits, and Internal Audit.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the Council’s objectives.
• Act as the principal adviser on all financial matters.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and legislation.
• Represent the Council at key external engagements.

You will play a central role in shaping the financial future of Inverclyde, driving value for money, and supporting transformational change.

Please note that the salary of £113 000 includes a market supplement, which will be subject to annual review.

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development and health and wellbeing support.

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• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer paying the Living Wage Rate where required. Please click the link to `Essential Applicant Information’ above for more information.

Inverclyde Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we do not hold a sponsorship license.

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If you work in regulated work (children and/or protected adults) you will be subject to obtaining a satisfactory PVG. A small number of posts require a Standard or Basic Disclosure check and the majority of all other posts will complete a Criminal Convictions Form. All disclosure checks are obtained via Disclosure Scotland. If you are the successful candidate you will be required to pay the cost of the disclosure check required for your post.

Regulatory Bodies

If your post requires registration with a Regulatory Body such as HCPC or SSSC etc., you are required to obtain and maintain registration including paying any fees for HCPC. As part of the local government pay deal, local authority staff are no longer required to pay SSSC fees.

Further Assistance

Alternative application packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille and Audio. To request an alternative application pack or require further assistance to attend and/or participate in an interview, please contact the HR Recruitment Team on 01475 712740 or email Human Resources at: [e-mail] .

Inverclyde Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel / reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Flexible Working

Inverclyde Council recognises the mutual benefits of having a flexible, effective workforce to deliver the best services to our community, whilst enabling employees to balance their personal, home and work responsibilities more effectively, with a view to achieving greater job satisfaction, motivation, morale and productivity.

Employees are able to apply for a range of options including Part-Time Working, Job share, Compressed Hours, Homeworker, Hybrid Working and Flexible Retirement. More detail can be found in the Flexible Working Policy, linked in the download section of our Employee Benefits web page.