At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial management and drive modernisation across the finance function.
- Company: Dudley Council, committed to community improvement and transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on high-quality service delivery.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community services while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership experience and ability to modernise finance functions.
The predicted salary is between 108015 - 118000 £ per year.
Salary: £108,015 - £118,000 pa
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Contract: Permanent, full time
Overview
Operational leadership that turns strategy into reality.
Responsibilities
- Provide critical operational and strategic leadership across the finance function.
- Take direct responsibility for budgetary control, financial reporting and day‑to‑day financial management, ensuring the organisation is supported by robust, high‑quality insight that underpins confident decision‑making at every level.
- Drive the modernisation of finance, embedding business partnering, streamlining processes and championing the use of data and technology.
- Build financial capability across the organisation, develop high‑performing teams and play a central role in delivering Dudley’s broader improvement and transformation programme.
- Work closely with elected members, the Chief Executive and partners to embed a true One Council approach, bringing together strong governance, clear priorities and the intelligent use of data, technology and resources.
- Operate confidently in a complex and evolving environment; build strong relationships, develop high‑performing teams and translate financial strategy into real impact for communities.
Qualifications
- Exceptional, values‑led leadership experience with professional credibility and judgment.
- Strong relationship‑building, team‑development and decision‑making skills.
- Experience in modernising finance functions and using data/technology to drive improvements.
- Ability to operate in a complex and evolving environment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Generous annual leave and local government pension.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Opportunities to play a leading role in shaping high‑quality residential care services.
Legal and safety statements
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.
Contact Details:
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Associate Director for Financial Management (Deputy Section 151 Officer)
Operational Leadership
Budgetary Control
Financial Reporting
Day-to-Day Financial Management
Data Analysis
Business Partnering
Process Streamlining
