Service Director Resources & Performance

Cornwall Council; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative council is seeking a Service Director to lead financial administration and strategy development. This pivotal role involves overseeing the new Resources and Performance service, ensuring top-tier financial management, and contributing to the council's transformation. The ideal candidate will possess strategic thinking skills and strong leadership capabilities, working closely with the leadership team to integrate priorities across various corporate initiatives. This is a significant opportunity for a professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial management and strategic planning.
• Proven track record in leading teams and managing resources.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial insight and maintain a clear view of resource flow.
• Develop and shape financial plans and strategies for the council.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Financial Administration

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Finance or Related Field

Professional Financial Qualification

Job description

Cornwall is at the forefront of innovation, with our pioneering communities ensuring we are at the heart of the UK's technological, ecological, and creative advancement. Our natural environment, digital infrastructure, and emerging sectors like minerals, space, marine, renewable energy, and agri-tech support our inclusive vision: ‘Together for a carbon-neutral Cornwall, where everyone can start well, live well, and age well’.

Cornwall Council manages services for nearly 600,000 residents with a budget exceeding £1bn. We aim to be an empowering, enterprising organization, delivering value and excellent customer service. As we progress, this role will be central to our ongoing transformation.

We are establishing a new Resources and Performance service overseeing financial insight, pensions, treasury, assessment, billing, collection, and business planning. This team will provide expert advice and maintain a clear view of resource flow into the council. Reporting to our COO and acting as Deputy S151, the Service Director will ensure top-tier financial administration, develop the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), and shape financial plans and strategies. Additionally, you will adopt a highly commercial approach to developing traded services and related companies.

We seek highly capable, experienced, and innovative resources professionals with strategic thinking skills to integrate priorities across the council. As part of the leadership team, you will contribute to various corporate initiatives and must possess the credibility and interpersonal skills to assure colleagues, elected members, and residents. This is a significant, career-shaping opportunity for the right candidate.

Please click apply to find out more. To arrange an informal conversation, contact our advisors at Faerfield: Sean Anderson or Martin Tucker, at 0121 312 3755.