At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance business partnering, providing strategic advice and oversight for significant budgets.
- Company: Join a values-driven organisation making a real impact in public services.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, strong leadership support, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Ealing Council values inclusivity and is committed to creating good jobs.
- Why this job: Shape financial strategies and drive innovation in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified finance professional with experience in public sector finance and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to become our Assistant Director of Finance, responsible for leading our Finance Business Partnering service at the forefront of our high-performing Finance team.
You'll join a collaborative, innovative, and values driven organisation where your expertise will directly shape public services.
We offer a flexible hybrid working model, supportive and strong leadership, and a real opportunity to make an impact.
This senior leadership role is critical in supporting the development and delivery of the Council's Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), annual budgets, and capital programme.
This role demands a finance leader who is a strategic business partner and can build lasting, meaningful relationships with stakeholders across the council.
You will lead a team of dedicated heads of finances and finance business partners and provide strategic financial support to service areas, ensuring sound financial governance, sustainability and value for money across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the council's finance business partnering function, providing strategic financial advice and challenge to senior leaders.
- Support the development and monitoring of the MTFS, annual budgets and capital programme for both the General Fund and HRA.
- Deliver high quality, customer focused financial support to directorates to inform business planning and decision making.
- Lead financial oversight of significant budgets, including service budgets (£424m), HRA (£100m) and capital programme (£1.3bn).
- Represent the Director of Finance when required and contribute to corporate financial leadership across the council.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a qualified, strategic finance professional with
- A CCAB/CIPFA/CIMA qualification and significant evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Significant experience of leading finance teams in a complex public sector or local authority environment.
- Deep understanding of local government finance legislation and accounting standards.
- A proven ability to influence and advise senior leaders, including elected members.
- A track record of driving financial improvement, innovation and value for money.
- A collaborative, inclusive and innovative approach aligned with our connected communities principles and values.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
- Additional Information
This post is subject to Ealing Council's enhanced vetting process.
Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.
Please note all applications will be determined on merit.
