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We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Head of Finance - Homes and Communities to lead and manage a strategic finance function within a local authority setting. This critical leadership role will support transformation and business-led change within the Homes and Communities directorate, overseeing high-value budgets and ensuring that financial planning is tightly aligned with service objectives.
You'll be responsible for developing robust financial forecasts, providing expert financial guidance to senior leaders, and managing a team of finance professionals who deliver business partnering and strategic advice across a wide portfolio. This is a pivotal role in driving forward the Council's financial strategy and ensuring services are resilient, efficient, and responsive to future needs.
Key Responsibilities
路Lead and manage the Homes & Communities Finance teams, ensuring high-quality financial direction and business partnering is delivered across a range of complex service areas.
路Provide strategic financial advice to corporate directors and senior stakeholders to enable effective budget management and service planning.
路Work in partnership with service leaders to support transformation initiatives and ensure financial inputs shape outcomes, particularly within housing, social care, and community-based services.
路Develop and maintain robust financial models for demand-led budgets and support the Council's medium-term financial forecast (MTFF).
路Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to support strategic decision-making, including alignment with Financial Standing Orders and internal governance.
路Drive realignment of budgets to support the delivery of savings targets and report on timing differences for delivery.
路Oversee compliance with statutory accounting processes and external audit requirements.
路Promote a self-service culture through the business partnering model, while delivering strategic financial support to budget holders.
路Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team and across directorates.
路Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including central government, auditors, and professional bodies.
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About You
路A qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
路Senior leadership experience in local authority finance or a similarly complex organisation.
路Proven track record of supporting transformation programmes and managing high-value, complex budgets.
路Strong understanding of housing and community-based financial services and related regulatory frameworks.
路Skilled in financial modelling and performance management for demand-led services.
路Experienced in developing medium to long-term financial strategies and risk management.
路Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and support senior leadership and elected members.
路Committed to value for money, continuous improvement, and financial transparency.
路Demonstrated ability to build, lead and motivate high-performing teams.
路Comfortable working in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW.
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Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing and finance professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
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