Strategic Finance & Procurement Leader (Public Sector)

Northern Recruitment Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Mayoral Strategic Authority is recruiting an Assistant Director – Finance & Procurement to deliver strategic financial leadership across the Authority. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Investment, the role supports the Mayor, Chief Executive and senior leadership in key financial decisions.

Key responsibilities include leading the MTFS and budget, overseeing capital programmes and treasury management, ensuring governance and statutory compliance, and producing statutory accounts

Qualifications

• CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant with senior leadership experience in local government or public sector.
• Strong financial governance, advisory and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders through change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Medium-Term Financial Strategy and annual budget process.
• Oversee capital programmes, treasury management and investments.
• Ensure robust governance, controls and statutory compliance.
• Lead statutory accounts production and manage audit relationships.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior leaders and elected members.
• Strengthen and develop the finance function.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder influence

Political awareness

Change management

Education

CCAB or CIMA qualification

Job description

North East Mayoral Strategic Authority is recruiting an Assistant Director – Finance & Procurement to deliver strategic financial leadership across the Authority. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Investment, the role supports the Mayor, Chief Executive and senior leadership in key financial decisions.

Key responsibilities include leading the MTFS and budget, overseeing capital programmes and treasury management, ensuring governance and statutory compliance, and producing statutory accounts