It’s an exciting time to join our team. Warwickshire has a robust financial position, and many strengths to build on. We are also changing: over the past 18 months Warwickshire County Council has delivered an ambitious transformation programme at pace. There is a continuing need to maintain this level of transformational delivery as we begin to really implement this change. We are also developing our new Council Plan 2025 together with a rolling five-year Medium-Term Financial Strategy.

As part of our transformation we have implemented a new leadership structure and we are looking for a modern, forward thinking Assistant Director to lead an influential, strategic and innovative finance service that plays a key role in driving excellence across Warwickshire. We are looking for a candidate with a credible local government finance background. On a day to day basis you will be discharging section 151 duties, as deputy to the Strategic Director for Resources who is the Council’s section 151 officer.

Finance is a strategically significant, award winning council service, one of the Council’s great strengths. The service needs to build and these strengths with a more strategic approach to Medium-Term Financial Strategy, and realising the benefits of a newly redesigned finance service that will be driving the council’s new operating model. But there is still a lot of work to do and we will be looking for a candidate who can rise to this challenge. We are an organisation that is looking to develop and maximise commercial opportunities as well as a new, more strategic approach to our capital investments. Simplicity is the watchword – we are looking for a finance leader who can keep things simple, deliver and help the Council make best use of its resources to deliver for the people of Warwickshire.

Having the right leadership is critical, so we want someone who can really exemplify our values and behaviours, and develop our talented staff. Someone who is ready to embrace and lead ongoing change. As part of our Leadership Team you will be helping Warwickshire to be the best that it can be by providing excellent services, advice and expertise.

Warwickshire has worked hard to achieve a robust financial standing, are you the right person to lead us to 2025 and beyond?

Assistant Director - Finance job description (PDF, 278 KB)

For a confidential discussion, please call either Sarah Longbottom or Martin Tucker at Faerfield on 0121 312 3755.

The closing date for applications is Friday 15th November.