Finance Team Leader in Forfar

Your new company Hays is delighted to once again be partnering with Angus Council on an exclusive retained basis to appoint a Finance Team Leader (Service Support) within its Finance Directorate. Angus Council is committed to delivering high-quality public services across the region and plays a vital role in supporting local communities, infrastructure and economic development. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a high-performing finance function and contribute to the strategic financial management of a large and diverse organisation. You will have the chance to influence decision-making, support senior stakeholders and lead a talented finance team while helping drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

Your new role As Finance Team Leader, you will support the Finance Manager in delivering an effective and professional finance service and will act as deputy when required. You will take responsibility for a significant area of finance support across council services, ensuring that high-quality financial advice, reporting and analysis are provided to a wide range of stakeholders.

• Key responsibilities will include leading and developing a team of finance professionals, overseeing budgeting and medium-term financial planning activities, preparing annual and management accounts, supporting budgetary control processes, maintaining general ledger activities and providing expert financial advice across the organisation.
• You will work closely with senior management teams, contribute to financial investigations and appraisals, support external audit requirements and play a key role in the ongoing development of financial systems and processes.
• You will also contribute to corporate initiatives, special projects and continuous improvement programmes, helping to enhance service delivery and ensure the effective use of resources across the council.

What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced finance professional with strong leadership capabilities and a track record of delivering high-quality financial support within a complex organisation. You will be comfortable building relationships with senior stakeholders and capable of providing clear financial guidance to support strategic decision-making.

• You will bring experience in budgeting, financial planning, management accounting, financial reporting and budgetary control, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring finance teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives and working collaboratively across multiple stakeholder groups will be highly advantageous.
• Most importantly, you will be a proactive and solutions-focused individual who can motivate others, embrace change and contribute positively to the ongoing development of the finance function.

What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected local authority in a senior finance leadership role where you can make a meaningful impact on the delivery of essential public services. In return, you'll benefit from flexible and hybrid working, generous annual leave starting at 33 days, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 15.7%, plus a range of health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits including the Live Smart discount platform and Cycle to Work scheme.

You'll also have the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to high-profile projects and further develop your leadership career within a progressive and people-focused organisation.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.