Location
Leeds St, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£82,851 per annum

About the Role
Shape the Future of Finance. Are you an ambitious finance professional with a passion for transformation, performance improvement and modern public sector finance? We are looking for an exceptional Strategic Finance Transformation and Performance Manager to play a leading role in delivering our vision for a modern, high-performing finance function. This is a unique opportunity to influence how finance supports decision-making across the Council, driving innovation, improving financial performance and helping to deliver better outcomes for residents.

Working closely with senior leaders, budget holders and finance colleagues, you will lead initiatives that transform financial processes, strengthen financial management, improve data quality and performance reporting, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.

The role reflects the Council's focus on modernising finance through automation, improved systems, better use of data, stronger business partnering and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
- Leading strategic finance transformation that improves efficiency, effectiveness and value for money.
- Developing and implementing innovative approaches to financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management.
- Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and controls.
- Supporting the development of automation, enhanced financial reporting and digital finance solutions.
- Providing expert financial insight, modelling and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Developing performance frameworks, dashboards and management information that support organisational priorities.
- Working collaboratively with directors, service managers and elected members to improve financial awareness and accountability.
- Supporting the implementation and optimisation of finance systems and technologies.
- Championing a culture of learning, development and excellence within the finance team.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join our Finance Service. We are investing in our people, systems and ways of working to create a modern, resilient and forward-looking finance function. You will have the opportunity to shape and influence strategic change across the Council, work with senior leaders on high-profile corporate priorities, lead innovative projects that improve services for residents, develop your professional and leadership skills, and benefit from flexible working arrangements and a commitment to wellbeing. Join a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to delivering excellent public services, embracing innovation and promoting inclusion.

Experience
- Significant experience in a senior finance, transformation or performance management role.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex change and service improvement.
- Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical skills.
- Advanced finance system and reporting skills.
- Experience of developing performance reporting and using data to challenge and drive business decisions.
- Knowledge and experience of local government finance and the challenges facing the public sector.

About You
You are a forward-thinking finance professional who combines strong technical finance expertise with outstanding analytical and change management skills. You have excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate complex financial information into practical, actionable insights.

Qualifications
A recognised CCAB or CIMA qualification is essential.