Head of Finance - Adults and Health

Newham is a vibrant inner-city borough in the heart of East London with excellent transport links to the rest of the Capital and South-East England. Home to the Olympic Park, the Royal Docks and City Hall, it is also one of the youngest and most diverse councils in the country, with a mission to Build a Fairer Newham for all of its Residents.

We are looking for inspirational leaders to join us at the Head of Finance level to support services in achieving this mission whilst transforming delivery across the Council. We are looking for motivated individuals with experience of supporting Adult Social Care or public realm services, who can lead their teams by example, and help deliver meaningful change as part of the Medium Term Financial Strategy.

The roles lead on providing high-level financial support to the Adults and Health, and Environment and Sustainable Directorates, which cover social care, homelessness initiatives and public health, and public realm, waste management and transport services respectively. You’ll be the key finance contact for senior stakeholders including Cabinet Members and Directors.

As part of the finance leadership team, you’ll work to achieve the following Finance Service objectives:

• To take the lead on financial control to enable financial sustainability, and provide professional counsel and insight as a trusted advisor to front line departments.
• To empower and develop our staff as finance professionals, and create a positive and motivated working environment.
• To champion value for money as we seek to deliver the transformation which underpins our medium term financial strategy.

To be suitable for this role, you need to be a leading finance professional, with excellent communication skills and proven management experience, including driving through change to services and teams. A track record in effective stakeholder management is also essential, as is experience of working with social care or public realm services.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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