Executive Director of Finance
Birmingham City Council
Salary from £174,250 to £226,662
We are a city facing unprecedented financial challenges. But we are buoyed by the determination and resilience of our communities, elected members, workforce, and commissioners to overcome them. The hurdles ahead of us and the sheer scale of the challenge is not to be underestimated but our residents deserve the very best services that local government can offer.
THE ROLE
Our transformation journey has started with the appointment of a nationally regarded chief executive. The next building block is the assembly of a truly outstanding team of executive directors united in their desire to restore impeccable standards of governance, financial management, and public service. Our determination to recreate a council that empowers the city to thrive will underpin all that we do and we will prove that local government can rise to the challenge in exceptional circumstances.
The role of S151 for Birmingham City Council is rightly recognised as one of the most challenging jobs in local government. It requires an extraordinary finance professional with an unwavering commitment to restoring financial control and confidence to the largest council in England. The task ahead is clear: to balance our budget, achieve a realistic MTFP and return the council to financial stability.
This will require a vice-like grip on the basics whilst leading complex commercial negotiations and building trust and confidence with government. This is a role in the national spotlight and if you join us, you will have the full support of the city and the improvement board to create a finance department for the future and help our communities thrive.
INFORMATION
For a conversation in confidence, please contact Penny Ransley at penny.ransley@starfishseach.com
ROLE PROFILETimeline
Closing Date: 3rd November 2024
Longlist meeting: 7th November 2024
Longlist interviews: w/c 11th November 2024
Shortlist meeting: 20th November 2024
Final interviews: 16th December 2024
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
- A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
If our client is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and you would like to apply under the scheme, please state that clearly at the top of your supporting statement, along with any adjustments you require to be made if invited for interview.
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