Head of Finance Financial Strategy

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment to lead our corporate finance function.

Main duties of the job

At the heart of the Councils finances, you will help secure the long-term financial stability and sustainability of the Council, advising the Councils executive leadershipon its strategic financial planning. As a key member of the Councils management, you will be responsible for producing the annual revenue and capital budgets, along with in-year reporting and forecasting. You will manage several teams including those responsible for treasury, taxation, and corporate reporting.

About us

What we can offer you

As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve the lives of those living and working in Leicester, you can lookforward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. Youll enjoy generousannual leave, pension contributions from the Council as a member of the local government pension scheme and the option of flexibleworking. We will give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise through trainingand development. In addition, you can choose froma number offlexible benefits,including childcare vouchers, discounts on city buses and trains, and help with relocation toLeicester, whereappropriate. Those who excel in the role will have ample opportunities to take on new challenges.

Join us

Were committed to recruiting a highly talented workforce as we continue to build acouncil that meets the needs of our diverse, vibrant and growing city. Thats why we have designed ourrecruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you.Well do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with yourapplication,take a look at the our approach to recruitment page.