Job Description
Post Title: Chief Officer (Corporate Finance)
Location: Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £117,634 per annum
Contact Person: To find out more or to arrange an informal discussion please email ServiceSupport.Corporate@highland.gov.uk
Job Purpose
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape the future of financial planning, sustainability and best value at The Highland Council. As Chief Officer Corporate Finance, you will lead a growing and dedicated finance team, capitalise on our modern corporate finance system and play a central role in driving transformation, efficiency and service excellence across the organisation.
Working closely with senior leaders and Chief Officers, you will ensure robust financial strategies are in place to support the Council's ambitious programme of change, major regional investment and long term budget sustainability. You will motivate and lead with integrity, taking a rigorous and collaborative approach to your statutory role as Section 95 Officer.
Set within one of the world's most exceptional places to live and work, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact for Highland communities. If you are an ambitious, forward‑thinking leader ready to deliver change at pace, we would welcome your application.
Application
Please APPLY ONLINE.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve, and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under‑represented in our workforce.
As a disability‑confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.
Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Requirements
Educated to degree level with evidence of continuous professional development and preferably a further relevant professional qualification.
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