Reference: 4801045Job ID: 5396819Posted: 2026-09-01Closing date: 2026-11-29Location: AlloaSalary: 54,000 + Benefits (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Government & Public Services / Senior Finance QualifiedCompany: HaysConsultant: Catt HallHays office: Edinburgh — 4th Floor, 2 Lochrin Square, 96 FountainbridgePhone: Email: new companyHays are
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delighted to be partnering exclusively once again with Clackmannanshire Council
to recruit a Finance Lead to support the Transformation Through Collaboration
(TTC) Programme. This landmark initiative brings together Clackmannanshire,
Stirling and Falkirk Councils with a shared ambition to transform public
service delivery, unlock efficiencies and create sustainable, long-term value
for communities across the Forth Valley. This is a unique
opportunity to join a high-profile, multi-authority transformation programme at
an exciting stage of development, where innovation, collaboration and
evidence-based decision-making are central to shaping future service provision.
Your new roleAs Finance Lead,
you will play a pivotal role at the centre of this ambitious programme,
providing strategic financial insight, governance and oversight across multiple
workstreams. Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer, you will operate
with a high degree of autonomy while working collaboratively with stakeholders
across three local authorities and a wide range of service areas. You will be
responsible for establishing robust financial frameworks that underpin
programme delivery, ensuring that financial assumptions are sound, transparent
and appropriately challenged. In this role, you will develop and implement cost
models for new and evolving service delivery approaches, while providing
high-quality financial reporting to the TTC Board to enable informed
decision-making. A key focus will be on tracking financial benefits,
identifying risks and maintaining financial integrity across all programme
activities. Working closely
with service leads and governance teams, you will ensure that all financial
information is accurate, timely and aligned to strategic objectives. Your input
will be critical in supporting the development of cost and benefit-sharing
models, enabling the programme to deliver scalable, sustainable and equitable
outcomes for the region. What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in
this role, you will bring strong experience in financial management, reporting
and governance, with the ability to provide clear, insightful analysis to
support strategic decision-making. You will have proven experience of
developing financial models and challenging assumptions constructively,
alongside the ability to work effectively across complex, multi-stakeholder
environments.
You will be a
confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders,
building strong relationships across service areas while maintaining a focus on
transparency, accountability and delivering value. A collaborative and
proactive mindset will be essential, as will a genuine enthusiasm for
contributing to a large-scale transformation programme that delivers meaningful
outcomes for communities. What you'll get in returnIn return, you
will receive a competitive salary, alongside a flexible 35-hour working week
and a hybrid working model with two days based in office. The role offers
access to a generous benefits package, including membership of the Local
Government Pension Scheme with a significant employer contribution of around
19%, annual leave of 29 days plus public holidays with additional entitlement
based on service, and a range of salary sacrifice schemes and wellbeing support
initiatives. Above all, this
position offers the opportunity to be part of a high-impact transformation
programme, providing genuine influence over how public services are shaped and
delivered across multiple councils. xohmjla 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. #4801045 - Catt Hall
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