Job Introduction
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a Head of Finance (Deputy S73 Officer), to lead the Finance team. Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Metro Mayor by:
- Supporting the development and implementation of the medium-term financial strategy for the MCA.
- Developing and driving financial planning processes to ensure efficiency and sustainability.
- Ensuring financial matters are at the heart of organisational decision-making by providing strategic financial advice to senior leaders.
- Completing the preparation and supporting the audit of the annual statement of accounts, including ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory financial reporting.
- Providing leadership and oversight in areas such as treasury management, counter fraud arrangements, and business case development.
Are you someone who has significant experience in financial management, possesses strong leadership skills, and ultimately always focuses on delivering high-quality financial services?
If this is your next role, please apply so you can tell us why you'd be a great fit. Please see the job description for more information.
If you have any questions about the role please contact resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
The interviews are planned to be held Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th May (AM). Please note this may be subject to change.
The closing date for this role is 27th April 2025.
About the Company
Our offer
Alongside the opportunity to lead change, drive strategic initiatives, and make a real difference in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
- 26/31 days annual Leave
- A Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK)
- Reduced fare bus travel across the West of England
- Flexible and hybrid working options from day one to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with 2 or 3 days in the office a week.
The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We are based in a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, just 10-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.
We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status. We are also proud to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer and a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at Resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.
We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.
Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don’t wait to apply. If you have started your application, we will be in touch to let you know if there is a change to the closing date with sufficient notice.
We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.
