Executive Director of Finance & Corporate Services

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Wellbeing and professional development

Job summary

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council in Leeds appoints an experienced Director of Finance & Corporate Services to lead a wide portfolio and join the Senior Leadership Team. You will steer financial strategy, planning and performance to secure financial strength and resilience.

Working with trustees and the CEO, you will oversee corporate IT, estates, procurement, risk management and assurance, driving continuous improvement while upholding the council’s values and public service ethos.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
• Proven senior finance leadership with a track record of organisational impact.
• Comfortable advising boards, trustees and executive leaders.
• Skilled in financial strategy, business planning and commercial decision-making.
• Experienced in leading corporate services, infrastructure or organisational support functions.
• A collaborative leader who develops people and builds strong relationships.
• Committed to our values and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and oversee a broad portfolio including strategy, performance and governance.
• Oversee corporate IT infrastructure and cyber security, estates and procurement, risk management and assurance.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO, trustees and senior leaders.
• Drive financial sustainability and decisive investment planning, ensuring resilience and robust governance.
• Support continuous improvement and organisational effectiveness across the council.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial planning

Corporate services

Board advisory

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA

Job description

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council in Leeds appoints an experienced Director of Finance & Corporate Services to lead a wide portfolio and join the Senior Leadership Team. You will steer financial strategy, planning and performance to secure financial strength and resilience.

Working with trustees and the CEO, you will oversee corporate IT, estates, procurement, risk management and assurance, driving continuous improvement while upholding the council’s values and public service ethos.