Strategic Head of Finance

This role is a senior management post within the Council to provide strategic financial leadership and support to the DCS and DASS . You will also work closely with our health partners, with whom we pool money at scale for both Children's Services and Adult Social Care.

To be a success, you will not only be a qualified accountant but a natural collaborator with demonstrable success of managing large-scale public finances in a highly effective way. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer, this role involves working closely with senior officers, members and partners and will provide leadership for the Directorate finance teams as part of an effective financial management function.

Salford constantly changing city, moving into an exciting future as a thriving cultural, economic and residential location with around 220,000 residents and the fastest growing population in the Northwest. The economic growth continues as we build upon achievements such as Media City and RHS Bridgewater. Salford Council is special too, you will find a style of leadership that is dynamic, creative and community led. The Spirit of Salford is everywhere, informing how we deliver services with a positive and innovative mindset., Want to know more about Salford?
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Continuous Service commitment
New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. Find out if this applies to you here.