Who You Are An accomplished finance leader, you are driven by strategic financial planning and governance excellence. You possess experience in public sector finance leadership. Your expertise lies in managing complex financial landscapes, particularly within emergency services finance. A qualified accountant with strong stakeholder and communication skills, you are adept at navigating statutory financial frameworks and leading finances in multi-functional organizations. You are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and organizational readiness for future opportunities. What the job involves As the Assistant Director of Finance and Resources, you will spearhead the financial and resource management across the Combined Authority, acting as the Deputy Section 73 Officer. Your role involves strategic finance leadership, ensuring compliance and governance integrity, and aligning resource planning with corporate strategies. You will lead budget processes, oversee procurement and value-for-money initiatives, and manage financial system integration. Engaging with stakeholders and representing the Authority externally form key parts of the position. Leading a high-performing finance team, promoting inclusivity, and supporting continued organizational development are essential to this role. Skills CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant Public sector finance leadership experience Knowledge of statutory financial frameworks Experience with emergency services finance Strong stakeholder and communication skills Ability to lead in complex organizations CIPFA qualification (desirable) Experience in Combined Authority governance (desirable) Familiarity with regional funding mechanisms (desirable) Understanding of Police and Fire funding formulae (desirable) Experience in M&A or commercial investment planning (desirable)