Director of Finance Section 151 Officer

Opus People Solutions; Bromsgrove; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government recruitment partner seeks an experienced Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer) for Bromsgrove District and Redditch Borough Councils. This pivotal role includes leading financial strategy, overseeing all financial operations, and ensuring robust compliance. Strong leadership and deep knowledge of local government finance are essential. Salary up to £118,694 pro-rata for a 6-month FTC, with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Seasoned finance leader with technical expertise.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage financial strategy.
• Deep knowledge of local government finance.

Responsibilities

• Act as Section 151 Officer for both councils.
• Oversee all financial operations, including Revenues & Benefits.
• Lead on budget setting, MTFS, and statutory accounts.
• Ensure compliance and deliver value for money.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive, SLT, and Members to drive priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Local government finance

Budget setting

Financial compliance

Job description

Lead Financial Strategy Across Two Councils Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer) Contract : Interim 6-month FTC, potential extension Location : West Midlands (Flexible working - attend offices as when business needs) Salary : Up to £118,694 (pro-rata for 6-month FTC) Closing Date : 02 / 12 / 2025Are you a seasoned finance leader with the technical expertise and the ability to roll up your sleeves? We are partnering exclusively with Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council seeking an experienced Section 151 Officer to take ownership of financial strategy and ensure robust oversight across all council services.This is a pivotal role for two ambitious councils. You'll lead on everything from budget setting and medium-term financial planning to statutory accounts and key council meetings. You'll be ready to hit the ground running, bringing deep knowledge of local government finance and strong leadership.

• Act as Section 151 Officer for both councils
• Oversee all financial operations, including Revenues & Benefits
• Lead on budget setting, MTFS, and statutory accounts
• Ensure compliance and deliver value for money
• Work closely with the Chief Executive, SLT, and Members to drive priorities

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