Overview
In this role, you will help shape the council’s financial strategy and sustainability as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will oversee how we deliver finance function and enable transformational change across the organisation. You will provide commercial insight, challenge and high‑level influence to steer financial decisions in support of services and communities. You will drive financial resilience and strategic direction, balancing risk, governance and performance. This is a career‑defining opportunity to lead financial stewardship in a large, complex public sector organisation.
Responsibilities
- Set strategic direction for finance and financial governance
- Safeguard financial sustainability and resilience
- Lead financial planning, reporting and risk management across the organisation
- Influence, challenge and inspire senior stakeholders to drive transformation
- Support redesign of service delivery and enhance financial decision‑making across departments
Key requirements
- commercial awareness
- strategic insight
- influence and stakeholder engagement
- financial governance
- strategic financial planning
- transformational change leadership
Director of Finance (Deputy S.151 Officer) in Beverley employer: GatenbySanderson
ARTICLE 19 is an exceptional employer that champions free expression and offers a dynamic work culture in the heart of London. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and engagement in meaningful global initiatives. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation and empowers our team to make a significant impact on human rights worldwide.
