# Interim Section 151 Officer / Director of Finance
Location: Warwickshire / Midlands Pay Rate: £645.71 per day PAYE Gross Weekly Pay: £3,228.55 (based on five paid days) Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Interim assignment until 31 March 2027, with potential extension Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week on-site
## The Opportunity
LYNX Employment Services are recruiting an experienced Interim Section 151 Officer / Director of Finance to provide senior financial leadership within a Midlands-based local authority.
Offering £645.71 per day PAYE , this is a high-profile executive appointment for an accomplished local government finance professional who can combine exceptional technical expertise with strong leadership, political awareness and people management skills.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the authority's statutory financial obligations, lead the finance function and provide credible, confident advice to elected Members and senior leadership during a challenging period.
This appointment is as much about leadership and people management as it is about financial expertise.
## Key Responsibilities
### Statutory Financial Leadership
Act as the Council's designated Section 151 Officer, ensuring statutory financial responsibilities are fulfilled.
Provide expert financial advice to elected Members, the Chief Executive and senior leadership team.
Lead budget setting, medium-term financial planning, treasury management and year-end processes.
Maintain effective financial controls, governance, assurance and risk management arrangements.
Oversee external audit engagement and relationships with auditors and regulators.
Support the authority's financial resilience and long-term sustainability.
### Finance Service Leadership
Provide strategic and operational leadership across the finance function. Lead, motivate and develop staff, establishing a positive and accountable working culture. Support and mentor finance managers through organisational change. Improve financial reporting, systems, processes and service performance. Promote continuous improvement and effective financial management. ### Corporate Leadership and Stake...
Interim Section 151 Officer / Director of Finance in Rugby employer: Lynx Employment Services
As a leading employer in the compliance sector, we offer a dynamic work culture that prioritises flexibility and employee well-being, allowing you to thrive in a predominantly remote role while still enjoying the benefits of occasional collaboration in our Shrewsbury office. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, making this an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
