Head of Finance

Hyndburn Borough Council; Accrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead the accountancy service and administration. The ideal candidate will have public sector experience and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Defined benefit pension scheme

Car allowance

Free car parking

Paid professional membership

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified accountant, preferably in the public sector.
• Strong leadership abilities and team management skills.
• Proactive and optimistic with a strong sense of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accountancy and administration services.
• Ensure quality information and excellent financial management.
• Act as the Council’s deputy S151 officer.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Good communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to manage a large team

Technical expertise in local authority finance

Job description

Hyndburn Council is in good financial shape and has significant opportunities for future growth and development to benefit its residents. We’re looking for an exceptional Head of Finance to manage all aspects of our accountancy service and Administration services, ensuring that our systems and the work of the teams combine to produce quality information and excellent financial management across the Council.

You will need to be an experienced qualified accountant (preferably with public sector experience) with good communication and leadership skills, the ability to manage a large team facing an number of ambitious challenges and assist the Council in its wider desire to improve and modernise.

You will also need to be able to cope with the complexity of local authority finance but what’s equally important to us is that you can demonstrate our corporate values; that you are proactive and optimistic, with strong integrity and leadership skills, as well as technical expertise. You will be the Council’s deputy S151 officer in this role and this could be your opportunity to continue our improvement and advance your career to the next level.

Hyndburn is a great place to work, and the role comes with a great benefits package including a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, including a defined benefit pension scheme and car allowance, free car parking, paid professional membership. We value our friendly and supportive workplace culture, encourage staff to develop their skills and promote flexible working.

For more information and to apply for this position, please visit the Councils vacancies page via the link below.

Vacancy Ref: 2301

Closing Date: 10.00am on Tuesday 26th August 2025

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.