Director of Finance

Tile Hill Executive Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organisation, the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) seeks a visionary Director of Finance to transform its finance function. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in public sector finance, capable of leading a high-performing team while ensuring governance and transparency. This role offers significant opportunity to influence and impact communities through strategic financial planning and management.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in public sector finance.
• Ability to lead technical and people aspects of the finance team.
• Experience in managing revenue and capital budgets.

Responsibilities

• Shape and manage the finance function of EMCCA.
• Provide advice to the Mayor and senior officers.
• Lead the implementation of a new finance system.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Relationship building

Public sector finance

Commercial finance capabilities

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Be at the heart of shaping the future of the East Midlands.

The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is a forward-thinking, place-based organisation created to deliver meaningful, systemic change. We are entering an exciting new chapter and are now seeking a visionary Director of Finance to join our senior leadership team.

About the role

This is a Director of Finance role unlike any other. You will have the opportunity to shape the finance function and the financial management of the combined authority. Your role within the organisation will grow and have more impact over the next 12-18 months as we develop our finance service. We want robust financial planning to play a critical role within our authority. We will look to you as you shape a sophisticated approach to the MTFS, capital programming, and financial modelling. You will provide high quality advice for the Mayor, Members and officers whilst playing a key role on the Resources Senior Leadership Team. You will bring an ‘enabling approach to working within the Directorate and across the organisation. You will lead the implementation of a new finance system.

This is a leadership role. We are actively growing our finance team in line with EMCCA's growth. While there is a foundation in place, we want you to build on existing work and influence the development of the finance function. This influential role will impact our communities significantly. You will develop relationships with constituent authorities, engage with national finance bodies, and expand EMCCA’s profile on the national stage.

Our ultimate goal is for the finance function to be future-focused, delivering tangible, sustainable change, supporting investment, growth, skills development, and transport infrastructure. Above all, we want our finance service to create lasting, systemic change within a robust governance framework.

About you

As the organisation’s Deputy 73 Officer, we seek a qualified accountant capable of leading the technical and people aspects of the finance team. You will ensure our financial systems and controls meet best practices with high standards of governance, transparency, and accountability. Your experience in leading revenue and capital budgets, understanding public sector finance, and managing commercial and investment elements is essential. You should have experience in developing commercial finance capabilities, including business case evaluation and investment appraisal.

We value strategic leadership, high standards, and relationship-building with key stakeholders. You should be committed to supporting a high-performing, purpose-led finance function aligned with EMCCA’s values: We Lift Our Region | We Work Together | We Make an Impact | We Are Human.

For a confidential conversation, please contact:

• Mark Bearn (07747 181490, [e-mail])
• Bella Bennett (07918 976494, [e-mail])
• Dylan Craven (07442 208861, [e-mail])

Closing Date: Friday 27th June at midday

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To apply:

Submit an up-to-date CV (max three sides A4), a supporting statement (max three sides A4) addressing key criteria with examples, and include the required information in two documents. If you experience issues, contact [e-mail].

Applications should include:

• Full contact details;
• Names, positions, organisations, and contact details for two referees (with permission);
• Current salary and notice period;
• Availability for interviews.

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