Location: Pontypool, Wales

Salary: £91,489 - £99,516

Reference: A000490

In this role, you’ll oversee the full range of corporate and governance services including Financial Services; Internal Audit; Procurement; Revenues and Benefits (including shared service); Legal Services; HR; Corporate Services (including Democratic Services; Programme Management Office; Complaints); and Pension Fund Investments and Administration. It’s a significant portfolio, and we’re looking for candidates who have a track record of providing high-level strategic analysis and robust advice at the top tier of their current organisation. You will be the key strategic financial advisor to the Council and the Chief Executive, reporting directly to him.

As a key member of the Corporate Leadership Team, you’ll lead and develop strategy across a range of service areas and be able to engage with, develop relationships and influence strategic partners and stakeholders at all levels. Deliverables include the development, delivery and monitoring of the financial strategy, Medium- Term Financial Plan, and annual budget plans for the Council. You’ll also provide advice, support and assurance to CLT and other colleagues, as well as Cabinet and Elected Members. Political awareness and astuteness is absolutely vital for this role.

The current post holder also plays a significant role in national finance considerations. Representing local government on a range of forums, both for the betterment of Torfaen and the wider public sector. It will be expected that the successful candidate will want to embrace working across the Welsh public sector.

Candidates will have the personal credibility and professional experience to step up to this highly visible job with confidence. A qualified accountant and post-qualification professional development are essential, and you must show you can fulfil the extensive statutory requirements of the role. We’re open to a range of backgrounds, but you must demonstrate that you understand the complexities of working in a democratic context. Your track record of continuous improvement and innovation will be impressive, and you’ll relish the opportunity to really stretch our thinking. An outstanding thinker, learner, communicator and influencer, you’ll rapidly become our first port of call for future-focused innovation.

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