Head of Finance - Service Reform and Strategy (Adult Social Care)

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Job summary

A leading council in London is seeking a Head of Finance with extensive experience in local government finance. The role involves shaping financial strategy, leading a team of finance professionals, and ensuring alignment with corporate goals on transformation and sustainability.

Benefits

Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Starting from 27 days' holiday annually

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working, including hybrid options

Training and development opportunities

Access to My Brent Rewards for discounts and offers

Work at the state-of-the-art Brent Civic Centre

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a strong understanding of local government finance.
• Experience leading significant business transformations.
• Proficiency in improving financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal financial adviser to senior officials.
• Shape and deliver financial strategy aligned with corporate priorities.
• Lead a team overseeing diverse financial portfolios.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Acumen

Education

Qualified Accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or CIPFA preferred)

Job description

Head of Finance - Service Reform and Strategy (Adult Social Care)

Description: Leading a team of Finance Business Partners with a focus on Adult Social Care.

Your new company
At London Borough of Brent, finance is about enabling transformation, safeguarding resources, and shaping the future of our borough. We work closely across the council to ensure financial insight informs decision-making. Our values of fairness, inclusion, and respect guide us in leading, supporting, and delivering for Brent's communities.

Your new role
As a senior finance leader at Brent Council, you will serve as the principal financial adviser to the Section 151 Officer, Deputy S151 Officer, Elected Members, and the Corporate Director for Service Reform & Strategy. You will shape and deliver the department's financial strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and sustainability. Building strong partnerships with stakeholders, including health sector partners, you will leverage financial insights for strategic decisions and policy development.

You will lead a team of Finance Business Partners (2 Senior Finance Analysts, 2 Finance Analysts, and a graduate trainee), overseeing financial support across diverse portfolios such as Adult Social Care, Strategic Commissioning, Public Health, Leisure & Parks, Integrated Care Partnerships, and Communications, Insight & Innovation. Your team will provide financial advice, challenge, and support to service directors, enabling effective budgeting, financial modeling, and delivery of savings and efficiencies aligned with the council's values.

What you'll need to succeed
You should be a qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or CIPFA preferred) with strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, and a good understanding of local government finance. Experience of leading significant business transformation, working collaboratively with senior managers, and improving financial performance is essential. Ideally, you will have partnered with adult social care and possess a solutions-focused, constructive challenge approach.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary
• Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Starting from 27 days' holiday annually
• Family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, and childcare schemes
• Flexible working, including hybrid options
• Training and development opportunities
• Good travel links and cost-saving schemes
• Access to My Brent Rewards for discounts and offers
• Work at the state-of-the-art Brent Civic Centre

The closing date is 7th July. Applications will be reviewed as received, so early application is encouraged.