Recruiting now
| Posted: | 21/01/26 | |
| Recruiter: | Deekay Technical Recruitment | |
| Reference: | 3061663819 | |
| Type: | Contract | |
| Salary: | Competitive | |
| Location: | Dudley, West Midlands | |
| Description: | Job title: Associate Director - Financial Management, Revenues, Benefits & Debt Management Reports to: Director Resources/s151 Post Number: CE465 Statutory responsibilities: Deputy Section 151 Officer (the Local Government Act 1972) Role Purpose:
Effective income collection across the General Fund, maximising revenue, improving collection rates, and reducing bad debt Delivery of financial management services that support the Council in achieving sustainable budgets and financial resilience High-quality operational financial advice to service managers across the organisation to support effective budget management and informed decision-making Budgetary control, financial planning, and performance optimisation, ensuring transparency of costs and alignment with corporate objectives Proper management, reporting, and stewardship of the Council s financial affairs, maintaining accountability and public trust. Design and implementation of a new financial operating model in line with the Council s corporate transformation programme and maximising the use of technology, innovation and fully embedding the principles of business partnering across all areas. Championing a culture of value for money, efficiency, and transparency across all financial and income-related functions. Work in close collaboration with the Corporate Procurement, Commissioning, and Contract Management teams to ensure effective outcomes across all purchasing, procurement, commissioning and contract management activities, aligning provision with needs, robust specifications, achieving best value, and demonstrating measurable impact Contribute to the Council s corporate transformation programme, aligning with the organisation s new operating model and long-term objectives.
This post is politically restricted. This post may be subject to the DBS checking process. Driving Licence will be subject to checking with the DVLA. It is a council requirement to have business use car insurance and a valid MOT certificate (for cars over 3 years old). Person specification - Essential criteria: Qualifications and experience Degree level, equivalent education and/or strong evidence of working practice in the appropriate fields and level of role. Recognised professional qualification (CCAB and/or CIMA) Evidence of continuing professional development Proven experience in the development and delivery of medium-term financial planning in large organisations Proven experience at a senior level gained in a large, complex, multidisciplinary organisation of strategic leadership achievement and experience consistently developing strategies and translating them into effective operational delivery plans Proven management experience at a senior level in a local authority or other large organisation with experience of successfully delivering finance service and functions with measurable outcomes Strong knowledge of local authority financing and financial framework also including financial regulations, benefits administration policies and best practises in debt management Record of achievement in identifying and effectively managing the risk inherent in the delivery of operational services Demonstrable experience of ensuring high levels of probity, transparency and governance/standards in public life Proven success in leadership and management of a range of services with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve high performing and significant, sustainable improvements and outstanding results Experience of service redesign and defining service standards Proven track record of delivery customer focused services in a complex environment Skills and abilities Proven commitment to public service and the ability to champion equality diversity and inclusion and embed these as core standards Successful track record in the management of large staff groups and motivating them to achieve change in new ways of working Proven ability to lead by example, act with integrity in alignment with the Council s professional standards, values, and behaviours, consistently modelling these attributes Politically astute, acting in line with the Nolan principles in public life Proven ability to communicate and work effectively in partnership with a wide range of internal and external bodies Proven ability to exhibit skills, tact, diplomacy, persuasion, negotiation, advocacy, and assertiveness and to adapt personal style as required Excellent relationship management skills, capable of working effectively with a wide range of audiences and displaying a high level of political awareness. Visible, approachable and accountable for self and others, seeing errors as opportunities for learning. Driven and self-motivated with a clear sense of purpose Capable of anticipating and influencing changes to meet service needs, demonstrating both resilience and tenacity under pressure. Flexible, responsive and resilient to changing demands and priorities Aware of own strengths and areas needing improvement, with a commitment to addressing these areas | |