Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive (s151 Officer)
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Isle of Wight Council seeks a proven CCAB-qualified finance leader for this role. Provide strategic oversight of the Finance service area, ensuring financial stewardship, governance, resilience, and value for money across council activities with a gross budget exceeding £300m.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as designated Section 151 Officer, managing statutory duties for proper financial administration, including the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Develop and deliver medium-term financial strategy (MTFS), balanced budgets, and financial planning despite funding constraints.
- Lead financial policy, treasury management, strategic procurement, internal audit, risk assurance, and management accounting.
- Drive whole council transformation and efficiency savings through commercial, innovative funding deployment.
- Deputise for the Chief Executive as Head of Paid Service, providing organisational leadership and emergency decision-making.
- Collaborate with Members, partners, and staff to foster a high-performing workforce and act as an ambassador for the Isle of Wight.
Essential Requirements:
- Fully qualified CCAB accountant (CIPFA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience.
- Extensive local government experience delivering MTFS and balanced budgets for councils with budgets >£300m.
- Sound understanding of Local Government Act 1972 (Section 151) and local authority financial regulations.
- Proven ability to support transformation, efficiency savings, and growth-focused financial innovation.
Important: This role requires regular weekly travel to the Isle of Wight.
To apply, please DM your CV with a brief cover note or email syed.raza@cameronkennedy.com.
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