Strategic Finance Leader: Public Sector Partnering

AESN Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

AESN Limited in Tees Valley seeks a seasoned finance leader to drive the Authority's medium-term financial planning, align with Cabinet vision, and oversee a robust business partnering function providing expert financial management to Members, the Chief Executive, and senior leadership.

You will lead MTFS and Capital Strategy, ensure governance and compliance, and work with the Head of Financial Accounting to align with accounting standards and treasury policies.

Qualifications

• Leadership capabilities to translate vision into delivery
• Technical expertise in public sector financial management and funding frameworks
• Strong communication and influence with senior executives and elected Members

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Planning: Lead and drive the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) and Capital Strategy.
• Business Partnering & Leadership: Direct and motivate the Financial Management and Business Partnering teams.
• Budget Setting & Monitoring: Oversee annual budget setting, in-year monitoring, and month-end closure, with robust Cabinet reports.
• Decision Support & Analysis: Provide strategic financial leadership and options appraisal for major business cases.
• Governance & Collaboration: Align financial management with accounting standards and treasury policies.

Skills

Leadership & Direction

Technical Expertise

Communication & Influence

Job description

AESN Limited in Tees Valley seeks a seasoned finance leader to drive the Authority's medium-term financial planning, align with Cabinet vision, and oversee a robust business partnering function providing expert financial management to Members, the Chief Executive, and senior leadership.

You will lead MTFS and Capital Strategy, ensure governance and compliance, and work with the Head of Financial Accounting to align with accounting standards and treasury policies.