HEAD OF FINANCIAL SERVICES East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is the first mayoral combined county authority in the country – a bold new organisation established in 2024 to drive growth and opportunity across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham. By bringing decision-making closer to our region, we’re creating a better connected, more competitive, and more prosperous East Midlands. We’re building a high-performing Finance function with the potential to achieve something truly transformative. You’ll join a new organisation with collaboration and impact at its core – shaping a finance service that empowers teams, supports better decision-making, and helps deliver lasting benefits for people and places across our region. About the role We’re looking for a Head of Financial Services to lead integrated finance and related functions, delivering high-quality, strategically aligned support across EMCCA. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, converting strategic insight into actionable plans, ensuring financial sustainability, robust governance, and fostering collaboration to support EMCCA’s mission. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will: Lead and inspire a high-performing finance team Oversee the Medium-Term Financial Strategy and annual budget cycle Drive innovation and continuous improvement in financial management and practice Ensure robust financial controls and compliance with all statutory and internal frameworks Provide expert, forward-looking advice to support sound decision-making and manage financial risk This is a great opportunity to establish financial systems and practices within a newly formed combined authority, helping to shape how resources are managed to deliver lasting regional impact. Please see supporting documents below to download a full job description. About you You’ll be a fully qualified Chartered Accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, or ACCA) with significant senior leadership experience in local government or another large, complex organisation. You’ll bring: Deep expertise in financial planning, governance, and risk management Strong analytical skills and strategic judgement The ability to lead, motivate and develop teams through change A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and excellent communication skills A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in public sector finance You’ll thrive in a fast-evolving organisation and be excited by the opportunity to help shape a modern, high-performing finance function that supports EMCCA’s mission to make the East Midlands more prosperous, sustainable and fairer. Why EMCCA? We’re a values-driven organisation – lifting our region, working together, making an impact, and being human. Join us and help build a prosperous, sustainable, and fairer East Midlands from the ground up. This is your chance to be part of something new – shaping a region, influencing policy, and leaving a legacy that will benefit generations to come. How to apply You can find the job description with further information about the role in the supporting documents below. Please submit an up-to-date CV (maximum three sides of A4), along with a cover letter outlining your experience and achievements. Your cover letter should include: Why you are interested in joining EMCCA (250 words) What you can bring to EMCCA, including how your skills, knowledge and experience align to the role To apply, or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact EMCCA HR at emccahr@eastmidlands-cca.gov.uk. EMCCA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.