HEAD OF BUSINESS FINANCE

Hull City Council; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hull is seeking a Head of Business Finance to lead the Financial Team and influence strategic financial decisions. This role involves managing financial reporting and budget activities while providing leadership across multiple teams. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in the public sector, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work flexibly in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Career growth and personal development support

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant professional credentials.
• Experience in financial leadership within a complex organization.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Finance function and influence financial strategy.
• Manage financial reporting, budget modeling, and operational finance.
• Provide leadership and direction to multiple teams.

Skills

Qualified accountant with appropriate professional credentials

Experience in financial planning, reporting, and leadership

Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join the Leadership Team within the Finance Team at Hull City Council, as a Head of Business Finance. This permanent role is well suited to an individual looking to advance their career in finance and gain hands on experience in a busy public sector environment. We offer flexible hybrid working arrangements and committed support for your career growth, knowledge and personal development.

Hull is a city with a vision to improve the city centre for the future, to move towards a more climate-conscious urban area and attract more investment and jobs. Hull has a population of 269,000 and was the UK City of Culture in 2017. The post holder will influence the organisation’s strategic financial direction and outcomes for residents in Hull.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Finance function and influence the overall financial strategy for the Council.
• Manage financial reporting, budget modelling and operational finance activities.
• Lead teams across Business Finance and Financial Planning, and maintain key relationships across operational services and the organisation.
• Provide strong leadership and direction to multiple teams, ensuring effective management and development of staff.
• Communicate clearly and analyse financial information to support decision making; work independently and as part of a wider team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified accountant with appropriate professional credentials (as applicable to the public sector).
• Experience in financial planning, reporting and leadership within a complex organisation; public sector experience is desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with the capability to lead multiple teams.

Benefits and Additional Information

Flexible hybrid working arrangements are available. The Council supports career growth, knowledge development and personal development.

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Tracy Parker, Assistant Director of Finance, at [e-mail].