Overview
Director of Finance & Corporate Services role at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
Location: Lagan Valley Island
Transforming Lives and Communities Together. We're on an exciting journey to improve lives, empower communities, and drive business growth - and we want you to be a part of it. We are currently seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Finance and Corporate Services. This is a unique opportunity for an influential senior leader to shape the future of a pivotal team.
At the heart of our ambitious vision is a commitment to creating thriving, resilient communities and fostering economic prosperity. Together, with our partners, we aim to unlock new opportunities for everyone who lives, works, or visits our area. Each role at the Council is crucial in driving this vision, helping to make better lives for all.
This role is a reflection of the Council's commitment to probity in public service, ensuring good governance and providing financial assurance to the Council's Elected Members and other stakeholders. You will play a key part in shaping not only the role, and further developing an established team, but also in working across directorates to drive an effective, efficient and sustainable organisation.
We are looking for a skilled, motivated and dynamic professional to join our team, who will help us to continue to build upon the Council's success, shape and implement its visions and priorities and raise the profile of the area nationally.
We are a Council that proudly upholds the values of respect, honesty, excellence, accountability, leadership, and equality - values we hope you share.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: £95,083 - £100,818 (Full Time Equivalent) per annum, with a 19% Employer pension contribution in addition.
Closing and How to Apply
Closing date: Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 17:00
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Responsibilities
* Lead financial management and corporate services; provide probity in public service; ensure governance and financial assurance to Elected Members and other stakeholders.
* Shape and implement the Council's visions and priorities; work across directorates to drive an effective, efficient and sustainable organisation.
* Develop and lead an established team; raise the profile of the area nationally.
Qualifications
* Experience in senior financial leadership; public sector experience is preferred.
* Strong strategic mindset, governance, budgeting, financial reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
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