Interim Section 151 Officer — Strategic Finance Leader

Essential Employment; Rugby; On-site; GBP 176,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is recruiting an Interim 151 Officer for a UK council. The role provides statutory financial leadership, governance and strategic financial insight during a period of organisational change. Daily rate £1100, on a full-time basis during a temporary assignment.

The successful candidate will lead the finance service, develop senior finance professionals and work with elected Members and external auditors to ensure financial resilience and compliant reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering statutory financial leadership within a public sector body.
• Ability to lead finance teams and manage performance.
• Strong governance, risk and financial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and direction to the finance service.
• Lead, motivate and develop finance teams to achieve high performance.
• Establish objectives, accountability frameworks and performance standards.
• Support and mentor finance managers and senior professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial systems and reporting.
• Provide stability and leadership through organisational change.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Job description

Essential Employment is recruiting an Interim 151 Officer for a UK council. The role provides statutory financial leadership, governance and strategic financial insight during a period of organisational change. Daily rate £1100, on a full-time basis during a temporary assignment.

The successful candidate will lead the finance service, develop senior finance professionals and work with elected Members and external auditors to ensure financial resilience and compliant reporting.