Birmingham City Council is continuing an ambitious financial transformation journey and is seeking an experienced finance leader to join the organisation as Head of Financial Planning. As one of two priority leadership appointments within the Finance Directorate, this role will play a critical part in embedding long-term stability, strengthening financial resilience and supporting the next phase of the Council's improvement journey. This is an outstanding opportunity to help shape the future of the largest local authority in Europe. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Finance (Deputy S151 Officer), you will play a key role in strengthening financial planning, forecasting and decision-making across a revenue budget of approximately £4.7bn, ensuring the Council remains financially sustainable while continuing to deliver vital services to Birmingham's communities. You will lead the Council's Financial Planning function, with responsibility for: The Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP). Annual budget setting and corporate financial planning. Revenue monitoring and forecasting. Providing strategic financial advice to Members, senior officers and key stakeholders. Supporting the Council's wider financial sustainability agenda. This role will suit someone who enjoys operating at both a strategic and operational level, can translate complex financial information into clear recommendations and is confident about shaping decisions across a large and politically sensitive organisation. We are seeking a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with extensive financial planning experience gained within local government. Significant experience of medium-term financial planning and budget development. Strong understanding of local authority funding, funding formulas and business rates. A proactive and modern approach to financial management and improvement. In return, you will receive a salary of between £66,627 and £85,845, alongside a strong benefits package designed to support both your career and your life outside work. This includes 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme, hybrid working, ongoing professional development opportunities, employee wellbeing support and a range of staff benefits and reward schemes. Join a Finance function undergoing significant transformation and modernisation. Be one of the key leaders shaping how financial planning operates in the future. Work at a scale and complexity rarely found elsewhere in local government. Influence strategic decisions with a direct impact on residents and communities across Birmingham. Most importantly, this appointment offers the chance to modernise processes, strengthen capability and help shape the future of finance within Birmingham City Council. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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