Job Description
Job Description: Interim Assistant Director – Finance and Resources
Reporting to: Director of Resources (Section 73 Officer)
Location: York / Northallerton
Political Restriction: This post is politically restricted
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Finance Leadership
* Develop medium-term financial plans aligned with regional priorities.
* Lead budget processes and ensure statutory compliance.
* Coordinate financial processes across general budgets, policing, and fire services.
Governance & Assurance
* Support financial integrity and corporate governance.
* Manage financial risk and liaise with auditors and regulators.
Resource Planning & Operational Oversight
* Align financial planning with workforce strategies.
* Oversee procurement and value-for-money initiatives.
* Lead finance system integration across services.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Provide financial support to committees and partners.
* Represent the Authority externally and draft public financial documents.
Leadership & Management
* Develop a high-performing finance team.
* Promote collaboration, inclusion, and readiness for future funding.
Requirements
* 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 organisations.
Desirable:
* CIPFA qualification.
* Experience in Combined Authority governance.
* Familiarity with regional funding mechanisms.
* Understanding of Police and Fire funding formulae.
* Experience in M&A or commercial investment planning.
Requirements
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 organisations. Desirable: CIPFA qualification. Experience in Combined Authority governance. Familiarity with regional funding mechanisms. Understanding of Police and Fire funding formulae. Experience in M&A or commercial investment planning.