Head of Financial Management

Job Description

Head of Financial Management

£76,191 - £81,079

We are looking for a Head of Financial Management to join our senior leadership team and help lead the next phase of improvement across our finance service. This is an important role that will strengthen financial management across the council, support the development of our people, and help build a finance function that is trusted, resilient, and well placed for the future.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Procurement (Deputy S151), you will lead key areas including financial planning, budget setting, financial reporting and statutory accounts. You will work closely with senior leaders, elected members and partners, providing expert advice and helping to ensure the council remains financially sustainable.

We are looking for an experienced local government finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with visible and supportive leadership. You will enjoy developing people, raising professional standards, and building positive relationships across the organisation.

As deputy to the Director of Finance and Procurement, you will play an important role in strengthening financial leadership across the council, supporting informed decision making and helping to ensure resources are focused on the priorities that matter most to our communities. You will work closely with senior leaders, elected members and partners, helping to shape the future direction of finance across the organisation.

To find out more about the role and working for Wiltshire Council please visit our dedicated microsite - Head of Financial Services - Wiltshire Executive Recruitment

How to apply

Please read the role description carefully before you apply, then upload your CV and supporting statement. Each document should be no more than four A4 pages.

Please include contact details for two referees in your CV; one should be your current or most recent employer. We will only contact referees if you reach the final stages of the process and only with your permission.

In your supporting statement, we would like to hear why you are interested in this role and how your experience, skills and values meet the person specification.

All applications must be submitted online, including the supporting statement.

For more details or an informal discussion with Sarah Fraser, Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant, or Sarah Higgins, Director of Finance and Procurement, please contact Sarah Fraser sarah.fraser@wiltshire.gov.uk or call 01225 713164.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their working hours each week; community-based staff care out at least half of their admin time in a workplace, and customer facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive, and everyone feels engaged, supported, and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying, or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

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