Description
The City of London Corporation is seeking an exceptional and strategic finance leader to join the Chamberlain’s Department as Head of Finance.
This is a highly influential role, working with Members, senior officers and key stakeholders to shape financial strategy, deliver sound financial stewardship and support the Corporation's long-term sustainability and ambitions.
As Head of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership across a complex and diverse organisation. You will support the delivery of the Corporation's Corporate Plan and Financial Strategy, ensuring resources are managed effectively, financial risks are understood and mitigated, and opportunities for innovation and improvement are realised.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will:
- Lead the development and implementation of financial strategies that support organisational priorities and long-term sustainability.
- Provide expert financial advice, insight and challenge to directors, budget holders and Members.
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting activities.
- Support the Chief Financial Officer and Financial Services Director in fulfilling statutory finance responsibilities.
- Drive a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and value for money.
- Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing team of finance professionals.
- Oversee financial governance, risk management, compliance and audit activities.
- Champion organisational transformation, service improvement and digital innovation.
We are looking for a qualified and experienced finance professional with outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
You will have:
- Full membership of a CCAB-recognised professional accountancy body.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and ongoing learning.
- Significant senior-level financial and management accounting experience within a large, complex organisation.
- A proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Experience of delivering major financial initiatives and organisational change programmes.
- Strong partnership-building and influencing skills, including working with senior leaders and political stakeholders.
- Expert knowledge of financial management, budgetary control, governance, financial reporting and value for money.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial information clearly and persuasively.
This is an opportunity to help shape the future of one of the world's most unique local authorities and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality public services. You will join a forward-thinking finance function committed to excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.