Strategic Director Finance (Deputy S151)
About the Role & process
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City, at the heart of the UK – alive with potential and ambition – though not one without its challenges. Nottingham City Council has faced up to these significant challenges, , approaching the future with courage, energy, and a clear plan to put things right for the people of Nottingham. Our vision is of a bold transformation to deliver meaningful change for our residents, and we’re determined to get there.
We’ve made a promising start, with the Commissioners’ report last summer recognising our substantial progress. Our new Chief Executive has fostered a unified, dynamic approach to transformation, allowing us to pick up the pace still further. We’ve come a long way, but know that there is more to do, which is why we’re recruiting a cohort of new senior leaders who will accelerate our momentum, and ensure we achieve our ambitious vision at even greater pace.
Our task is to shape a new paradigm for the funding and delivery of high-quality public services – supporting the organisation to balance financial risk with organisational ambitions.
As Strategic Director, and Deputy 151 Officer, you’ll work closely with the Corporate Director of Finance to lead the delivery of a class-leading strategic and operational finance function, ensuring continuous improvement as well as training and development across the directorate. You’ll oversee Medium Term Financial Strategy and will be responsible for commercial finance, including Council-owned companies.
Candidates must have significant experience of managing financial services at a senior level in a large public-sector organisation, with an impressive track record of sustained achievement. A confident and independent thinker, with the ability to challenge constructively as needed, you’ll be a visible and inspiring champion of a ‘best value’ approach. CCAB qualified (preferably CIPFA or CIMA), you’ll be able to understand, interpret and communicate complex scenarios to the full range of audiences.
To find out more about this opportunity, please view the role profile below.
To arrange an informal conversation about this role, please contact:
Dawn Faulkner
Email: dfaulkner@faerfield.co.uk
Phone: 0121 312 3755
Sean Anderson
Email: sanderson@faerfield.co.uk
Phone: 0121 312 3755
To apply:
To apply for this job please click on the Apply button below and fill out the requested information. When prompted, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than four sides of A4 each).
With your CV, please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages, and we will not contact referees without your permission.
Your supporting statement should express why you are interested in this role and what experience you can bring to the organisation. The statement should tackle the specific requirements of the role; outlining examples and outcomes showing how you meet those requirements.
