Head of Finance - Adults

TN United Kingdom; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious council is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the transformation of Adult Social Care operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within the Borough by supporting the Deputy Chief Finance Officer and Service Director. You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial information, preparing financial appraisals, and managing the finance team. This is an ideal position for an experienced finance professional eager to embrace a varied challenge and contribute to the development of the finance service, leveraging technology for improved operations. If you are driven to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with experience in large organizations.
• Ability to deliver priority work in a pressurized environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for finance services.
• Produce high-level financial reports to support decision making.
• Develop and lead the finance service and team management.

Skills

Financial Management

Strategic Leadership

Budget Setting

Stakeholder Engagement

Business Modelling

Education

Qualified under CCAB professional accountancy bodies

Job description

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Rochdale is an ambitious Council with noticeable regeneration and growth within its Capital Programme but it also recognises the challenges ahead for demand led services and has a transformation programme aligned to support services into the future. Through this transformation, a new Head of Finance role has been established to support Adult Social Care transform their operations with the resident at the heart.

The role offers the chance to make a real difference to the Borough, directly supporting the Deputy Chief Finance Officer (Deputy s151) and Service Director with ongoing service provision, be the financial lead into the Adult Social Care transformation programme and development of the Finance Service.

As well as responsibility for the delivery of accurate and robust financial information to support the Council’s statutory and business critical financial functions (including Budget Setting, Budget Monitoring and Closure of Accounts), the role includes preparing financial appraisals and business modelling, development and line management for the Adults finance team and to support on the development of the finance service including the increased use of technology. This is the ideal role for an experienced finance professional seeking a new and varied challenge.

Key activities include:

1. Providing strategic direction, leadership and management to the delivery of finance service.
2. Contribute to the development and implementation of the Medium Term Financial Strategy.
3. Produce and present high level specialist financial advice, reports and information to members and officers to support effective decision making.
4. Support and develop individuals and teams to ensure they achieve their potential and maximise their contribution.
5. Lead on the development and delivery of the finance service.
6. Develop strong and influential relationships with partners and external national and regional organisations.
7. Deputise for the Deputy Chief Finance Officer.

About you
The successful candidate will be qualified under one of the recognised CCAB professional accountancy bodies with financial management experience within a large organisation. Plus the ability to work in a pressurised environment, delivering priority work in a timely and accurate manner and experience of working with senior stakeholders including Members.

About us

To apply please upload your CV with a supporting document that provides evidence of how you meet the person specification points within the role profile. Please include qualifications that are requested.

Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.

If you are interested in what we are offering, and have the skills we are looking for, we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further please contact Sam Smith, Deputy Chief Finance Officer on 01706 924198.

Interviews will be held week commencing 5th May 2025.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.