Deputy Head of Finance

Please apply online via the link provided.

We’re looking for a strong, visible, and inspirational leader to join us at Powys County Council. The successful applicant will join a Council that is striving to make Powys a Stronger, Fairer and Greener county. 

Your focus will be on providing strong and visible leadership, as well as maintaining effective financial administration, stewardship and robust governance.

About the role:

The role has a close working relationship and will deputise for the Head of Finance (Deputy S151) and occasionally the Director (S151 Officer). It will provide effective leadership on financial reporting activities and delivery of robust financial control and governance across the Council, ensuring the provision of high-quality business partnering and financial analysis that is responsive to stakeholder need.

The successful applicant will be able to navigate the political climate and ensure councillors are supported in their decision making and understand potential risks. 

The role will promote and oversee the continued progression of our improvement agenda, with a new financial system being introduced in April 2026, this is pivotal to our aspiration for change and improvement as the whole council benefits from streamlined processes, improved reporting, training and cultural changes resulting in better financial acumen and decision making.

You and your team will ensure that service leads benefit from high quality professional financial advice, ensuring that affordability is a key criterion for service planning, and supporting others in maximising the impact of their budgets.

About you:

We are seeking a CCAB qualified accountant with public sector and ideally local government experience, alongside a track record of delivering improvement, they must have at least five years’ experience within the public sector. Adept at driving the highest standards and identifying value for money whilst knowing what it takes to maintain a strong, effective performance culture while being able to navigate a large, complex political environment working with elected Members.

About Powys

The county of Powys is a great place to work and live with beautiful landscapes, green open spaces and vibrant communities. We are proud of our Welsh and cultural heritage, and you might know us too for being home to the well-known events such as the Hay and Green Man festivals and the Royal Welsh Show. Spend your weekends exploring the 2,000 square miles of countryside and having great adventures… there’s something to do for everyone — wildlife enthusiasts, walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders. Sport addicts have plenty of choice with a range of local football, rugby, cricket and golf clubs to choose from.

Powys has a community spirit and togetherness with strong local neighbourhood networks. It’s also about well-being and offering safe and supportive communities to live in. It is a county to explore, live, grow and invest, a place to call home.

In return, we offer an excellent work-life balance with fantastic benefits – including a competitive salary, excellent annual leave entitlement, development opportunities, a relocation package, and much more.