# Chief Officer: Finance and Performance (S151 Officer)Posted 28th May 2026REFERENCE30974\_1779964591### Share this job### Relevant JobsFacilities Management including CleaningCaretaker-CustodianLocationBirmingham, West MidlandsJob TypeTemporaryAre you passionate about cleaning, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Opus People Solutions are excited to recruit on behalf of Vertas for a dedicated Caretaker-Custodia...Up to £13.21/ hourView jobFacilities Management including CleaningRelief CleanerLocationWest Suffolk, SuffolkJob TypePermanentAre you passionate about cleaning, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Mobile Cleaner to join our Facilities Team. Who are Vertas? Verta...Up to £12.71/ hourView jobHospitality & CateringCatering AssistantLocationCranbrook, KentJob TypePart TimeAre you passionate about food, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our Catering Team. Who are Vertas? Vertas...Up to £12.71/ hourView jobLocationRugby, WarwickshireSalaryUp to£74,338/yearJob TypePermanentJob DisciplineExecutive & Senior Interim**Leading financial strategy and performance at the heart of decision-making**This is a senior finance role with real influence. As Chief Officer - Finance & Performance at Rugby Borough Council, you'll sit at the heart of how decisions are made, helping shape strategy, support change, and ensure the council remains financially sustainable for the long term.Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will play a key role in guiding the Council through a period of change. The position requires a balanced approach, supporting organisational ambition while maintaining strong financial governance and will contribute to shaping the future direction of services, investment, and local government structures.**About the Role**This is a comprehensive and strategically important leadership role, bringing together financial strategy, corporate performance and organisational change. It ensures that robust financial insight underpins decision-making, supports delivery of corporate priorities and informs major investment activity.As the Council's statutory Section 151 Officer, you will lead both the finance and performance functions, ensuring resources are effectively aligned to priorities and that services are delivered in a way that provides demonstrable value for money.The role spans a diverse and interconnected portfolio, including:* Financial strategy, governance and long-term sustainability* Corporate performance, risk management and assurance* Commercial activity, procurement and income generation* Revenues, benefits and core financial services**Your Impact**This role extends beyond traditional finance leadership. You will actively shape the Council's direction balancing opportunity with risk and ensuring every decision is underpinned by sound financial insight.From major regeneration programmes to service transformation, your influence will be felt across the organisation and throughout the borough.**Who We're Looking For**We are seeking an experienced finance leader who can operate at the highest level, combining technical excellence with strategic vision.You will bring:* Proven experience as a senior finance leader (ideally Section 151)* Strong commercial awareness and organisational insight* The ability to influence, challenge and build relationships* A track record of leading change and improving performance* Confidence to operate in a complex political environment**Why Join Rugby Borough Council**A forward-thinking council with strong foundations and bold ambitions.Rugby Borough Council is a financially stable organisation with a strong track record of governance and performance. It benefits from:* A balanced budget and healthy reserves* Strong economic growth and business rates performance* A clear ambition for regeneration and place-shaping* A collaborative, cross-party political environmentThe Council is entering a pivotal period, managing change, transformation and reorganisation, creating a unique opportunity for a senior leader to make a lasting impact.**Further Information**If you're ready to shape strategy, influence decisions, and lead through change, we'd love to hear from you**.**View more information about the role and submit your application here.If you'd like to discuss the roles in more detail or have questions about the recruitment process, please contact:Matt MastersHead of Executive Workforce SolutionsClosing date for applications: Friday 12th June
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