Location: Council Headquarters High Street Elgin Moray, IV30 1BX
Salary: £113,741 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
Job Description
Salary £113,741
Moray Council is looking for a strategic, forward-thinking leader to join its Corporate Leadership Team as Executive Director – Finance, Strategy & Transformation.
This is a pivotal opportunity to lead with influence, shape corporate thinking, and drive transformational change that delivers real impact for communities across Moray.
In this influential role, you will lead the financial strategy and statutory responsibilities of the Council as its Proper Officer (Section 95), ensuring robust governance, financial resilience, and transparency. You will oversee a wide-ranging portfolio including strategic finance, procurement, digital and customer services, organisational performance, and corporate transformation.
As a core member of the senior executive team, you will play a vital role in aligning people, resources, and culture to the Council’s wider vision—delivering excellent services that reflect local needs, improving outcomes, and ensuring best value. Externally, you will represent the Council with confidence and credibility, forming strong strategic relationships across the public, private and third sectors, including the Scottish and UK Governments.
We are seeking an experienced, inspirational leader with a record of accomplishment in public sector finance and strategic change. You will bring political acumen, innovative thinking, and a keen sense of public purpose.
This is your opportunity to lead a critical directorate in one of Scotland’s most naturally beautiful and community-driven regions. You will help shape Moray’s future—building trust, improving outcomes, and creating lasting impact for residents.
Thank you for your interest in the role of Executive Director: Finance, Strategy and Transformation (S95 Officer) within Moray Council.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Karen Greaves, Moray Council Chief Executive at karen.greaves@moray.gov.uk
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