Strategic Finance Leader | S151 Officer

Cornwall Council; England; On-site; GBP 131,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Council is seeking a qualified Chief Finance Officer (S151) to lead the Council's financial strategy and oversee a revenue budget of about £1.6bn and a capital programme around £1.8bn. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will steer the finance function across accountancy, treasury management and pensions, including revenues and benefits, and drive savings as part of the three-year plan.

This senior role sits at the heart of Cornwall's move to England's first single strategic

Responsibilities

• Lead the Council's financial strategy and deliver the balanced Medium Term Financial Plan.
• Oversee the finance function including accountancy, treasury management and pensions, revenues and benefits, with assessment, billing and collection, and performance planning.
• Build financial sustainability and manage relationships with Government, enabling deeper devolution and a multi-year settlement.

Job description

Cornwall Council is seeking a qualified Chief Finance Officer (S151) to lead the Council's financial strategy and oversee a revenue budget of about £1.6bn and a capital programme around £1.8bn. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will steer the finance function across accountancy, treasury management and pensions, including revenues and benefits, and drive savings as part of the three-year plan.

This senior role sits at the heart of Cornwall's move to England's first single strategic