Head of Finance

As a senior leader and Deputy Section 151 Officer, you will contribute to delivering strategic priorities, Community Risk Management Plan, and wider corporate objectives, ensuring that our financial systems, controls, and reporting frameworks remain robust, transparent, and efficient.Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Resources (Section 151 Officer), you will:

• Provide strategic financial leadership across Finance, Pensions and Procurement.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Medium‑Term Financial Plan, in-year management, budget strategy, reserves and long‑term capital programme.
• Oversee statutory financial reporting, including annual accounts production, audit processes and compliance with all Codes of Practice.
• Ensure effective financial governance, internal controls, policies, regulations and business systems.
• Act as principal advisor to senior Service managers and inform governance to Fire Authority Members on financial matters, supporting informed decision‑making.
• Manage and develop a high‑performing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.
• Line management responsibility of Pensions Officer, and Procurement Officer. Overseeing the delivery of an efficient and effective pensions service to current and potential members of the Firefighters' Pension Scheme and the LGPS, as well as employers and Pension Board members. In addition, the development and implementation of a purchasing and procurement function within the Finance team, which complies with legislation, policy and procedures and best practice.
• To work with the internal audit provider to develop the internal audit plan, to ensure sound financial controls across the Service and the Authority
• To provide revenue and capital estimates for consideration by the Chief Fire Officer and Treasurer and required governance