Deputy Director of Financial Services (Deputy S151 Officer)

We are recruiting a Deputy Director of Financial Services (Deputy S151 Officer) at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Ty Penallta - Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Financial Services.

We pay an attractive salary of £76,417 - £84,683 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Are you an experienced finance leader ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a strategic role with impact across an entire organisation? Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Deputy Director of Financial Services and Deputy S151 Officer to help lead our Financial Services into the future.

This is a high-profile leadership role supporting, and where required, deputising for the Director of Financial Services and S151 Officer. You’ll provide strategic direction, ensure statutory compliance, and manage vital financial services that support delivery of the Council’s Corporate Plan, Wellbeing Plan, and Place Shaping Agenda.

As Deputy Director of Financial Services and Deputy S151 Officer, you’ll manage a direct budget of £2.07 million and manage Accountancy services. In addition to this, you will also act as senior advisor to executive directors, service managers and elected members, and drive transformation and innovation, enabling the Council to deliver high-quality, value-for-money services, and promote long-term resilience.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A CCAB-recognised accountancy qualification (e.g., CIPFA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong strategic leadership experience. Experience of working with elected members and advising on high-level financial strategy is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of local government financial legislation and audit practices.
• A proven ability to lead, influence and motivate cross-functional teams in a complex political and multi-agency environment, with excellent communication, planning, and decision-making skills.
  
  

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Leanne Sykes, Director of Financial Services (S151 Officer) on 01443864231 or email sykesl@caerphilly.gov.uk

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.

The political restrictions defined by the ‘Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990 as amended’ apply to you in respect of this post.