About The Role
Assistant Director Finance
£99,174 per annum, 37 hours per week
18 months fixed term contract
Cirencester/ /Coleford/Witney/ Agile Working
We are looking for an exceptional finance professional who will lead our finance and shared service provision for multiple councils and stakeholders, playing a pivotal role in shaping our future at Publica in the run up to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
You will bring extensive experience and be highly skilled in strategic and transactional finance, and shared service provision incorporating Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits Administration across councils and third parties, which will complement the strong technical expertise already in place across the organisation, and will be committed to delivering high-quality, value-driven services that leverage the best of both public and commercial environments.
You will work directly with senior leaders, elected members and Board-level stakeholders, providing strategic advice and guidance to ensure we have robust governance arrangements, drive innovation, improve performance and shape long-term strategy within a complex and evolving environment.
As part of the senior leadership team, youll be trusted to challenge thinking, bring fresh ideas and shape the future of the finance and shared service provision, as well as representing Publica, its services and operating model in the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programmes for both Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. As we enter this period of significant change in the Public Sector, you will also need to be a leader who can bring people together, create clarity and inspire confidence during this period of transformation and opportunity.
This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic influence with hands-on leadership in a role that offers both visibility and genuine career-defining experience. Some of the key areas of responsibility and projects include: Driving the continued evolution and improvement of our shared services across our partnership
Leading finance systems modernisation, including ERP transformation and automation initiatives
Preparing services and people for the potential impact of LGR, and representing Publica and its operating model in LGR programmes across Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire
Improving service performance, efficiency and customer experience across finance and other transactional services
Providing strategic advice and guidance to the Board, senior leaders, and Council Section 151 Officers
Leading multidisciplinary teams across finance, revenues & benefits, treasury and transactional services
Embedding a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and high performance
This role offers a unique combination of strategic influence, operational leadership and transformational impact, providing an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious leader looking to shape the future of public sector services.
About you
We are looking for a credible, commercially minded and forward-thinking finance leader who can operate confidently within a complex environment and build strong relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
You will bring: A recognised professional accountancy qualification (CCAB/CIPFA or equivalent)
Significant senior-level finance leadership experience, preferably in the public sector
Experience operating at executive, board or committee level
A strong track record of leading transformation, improvement and change programmes
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
The ability to balance strategic leadership with operational delivery
A collaborative and resilient leadership style
Strong commercial awareness and a focus on outcomes and continuous improvement
Special conditions Ability to travel
BPSS
This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament.
For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.
Proposed shortlisting dates: 15th June - 16th June
SLT Interview: 22nd June (In person)
Stakeholder Interview: 26th June (shortlist from the initial SLT Interviews)
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