Director of Finance (Deputy Section 151 Officer)

London Borough of Lewisham
Salary up to £128,000
Hackney

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!  We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

THE ROLE

As we respond to a complex and fast-changing financial environment, we are seeking a Director of Finance to help us deliver exceptional stewardship and strategic leadership across the council’s finances.

This is a high-impact role with significant scope. You will help shape our approach to long-term sustainability, lead on the corporate finance strategy, manage our financial systems, and ensure excellent financial advice and delivery across all directorates and procurements.

INFORMATION

For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below, or for more information please contact Sunita Patel (07561 708023 / sunita.patel@starfishsearch.com) or Jamie Brown (020 3971 0839 / jamie.brown@starfishsearch.com)

ROLE PROFILE    
Timeline

Closing Date: Sunday 17th August 2025

Longlist Meeting: w/c 18th August 2025

Technical Interviews: w/c 25th August 2025

Shortlist Meeting: w/c 1st September 2025

Stakeholder Sessions: w/c 8th September 2025

One-to-Ones with CEX & Lead Member: w/c 8th September 2025

Appointments Committee: Thursday 18th September 2025

Useful Links
Corporate Strategy VIEW
Directorates and Structure VIEW
Statement of Accounts VIEW
Values and Behaviours VIEW