Director of Finance (Deputy S151)

Join Us in Shaping a Financially Resilient Future for Ealing

We are seeking an experienced and visionary financial leader to join Ealing Council as our Director of Finance (Deputy S151), a pivotal role that supports the Strategic Director, Resources in ensuring the council’s financial sustainability and excellence.

This is more than a finance role—it’s a chance to help shape public services that make a difference to residents’ lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Director of Finance (Deputy S151), leading the council’s financial management in the Strategic Director’s absence.
• Lead the development and delivery of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy, capital programme, and annual budget for both the General Fund and HRA.
• Provide strategic and technical financial advice to senior leaders and councillors, supporting transformation and evidence-based decision-making.
• Oversee financial governance, audit, investment, treasury, business partnering, and capital delivery through a high-performing, customer-focused finance team.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation, leveraging technology to enhance financial services.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative approach aligned with our connected communities principles and our values.

About You:

You are a credible and collaborative financial leader who combines strategic thinking with operational delivery. You have:

• A CIPFA, CCAB, or CIMA qualification with a track record of senior finance leadership in the public sector.
• Deep understanding of local government finance legislation, accounting standards, and governance.
• Proven ability to lead large finance teams, influence at senior levels, and thrive in a politically complex environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for public service, and values that align with trust, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Why Ealing?

Ealing is one of London’s most diverse and vibrant boroughs. Join a council committed to improving lives, embracing change, and delivering value for money. We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Career development and professional growth
• A supportive, inclusive workplace with a strong public service ethos

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the role.

Your CV should be tailored and include detail of your education, qualifications, full employment history, and membership of professional bodies. Please aim to keep your CV and supporting statement to two pages each and include your name at the top of both documents on all pages used.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know about anything that would help you to demonstrate evidence that you meet the essential criteria for the role.

To apply, please email your documents to [email protected] by no later than 01 July.

This post is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.

Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

We will be hosting an informal chat with the Strategic Director, Emily Hill and Director of Workforce and Organisational Development, Kim Brown. This will be on 24 June at 9 am, for 1 hour. If you are interested to virtually attend and have any questions about the role, please send them to us ([email protected] ) by 23 June.

We aim to conduct technical interviews (virtually) week commencing 7 July and the main in-person interviews week commencing 14 July.

Role Profile

Closing date: 01 July 2025