Director of Finance

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Lancashire seeks a passionate leader to enhance collaboration and deliver high-level financial vision. The role involves supporting organisational transformation and ensuring long-term sustainability. Candidates should have strong strategic financial skills and be effective communicators. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the county's future, with applications open until 19th October 2025.

Qualifications

• A passionate, visible leader who is collaborative and an effective communicator.
• Ability to deliver high standards in financial vision and organisational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Drive forward the council’s agenda with a focus on collaboration.
• Provide high-level financial vision to support sustainability.

Skills

Collaboration

Effective communication

Strategic financial skills

Job description

Overview

Lancashire is an exceptional county. Home to 1.2 million residents and 55,000 businesses with a net revenue budget of £1.24bn. We are seeking a passionate, visible leader to drive forward our exciting agenda.

You will be naturally collaborative, an effective communicator, committed to delivering to high standards and provide high-level financial vision, organisational transformation and the long-term sustainability of the council.

This is a hugely exciting time for Lancashire, with the new Combined County Authority and LGR giving candidates a chance to shape the future of the county.

Responsibilities

• Drive forward the council’s agenda with a focus on collaboration and effective communication.
• Provide high-level financial vision to support organisational transformation and long-term sustainability.

Qualifications

There are no specific qualifications listed in the description. The content references the need for a passionate, visible leader with strong collaboration, communication, and strategic financial skills.

How to apply

Closing date 19th October 2025.

For more information, please contact

Andrew Tromanson 07805 226301 or Julie Towers on 07764 791736.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.