Head of Finance - Technical

Location: Ipswich

Salary: £63,092 to £67,853 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking an outstanding Head of Finance - Technical to lead the Council's technical finance function, ensuring robust, strategic, and compliant financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

In this strategic leadership role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic leadership on statutory accounting, treasury management, taxation, and financial compliance
• Acting as a principal financial advisor to the Council, Executive, Committees, and senior managers
• Leading the closure of accounts, production of the Statement of Accounts, and liaison with the External Audit
• Line managing the Finance Manager and providing strategic direction to the Technical, Treasury, Insurance, Income and Payments team.
• Identifying and leading opportunities for innovation, compliance improvements, and risk mitigation
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and standards.

Why Join Us?

We offer a highly supportive, flexible, and rewarding environment where your expertise will make a real impact. Alongside a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• A career average pension scheme.
• Generous holiday and sick pay entitlements.
• Subsidised parking for work and leisure.
• Public transport discounts.
• Free swimming and gym membership.
• A cycle purchase scheme.
• Extensive personal and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• An employee assistance programme.
• A friendly, collaborative workplace with great colleagues.

For the right candidate, this post may also include a formal designation as the Council's Deputy Section 151 Officer. Where applicable, an additional £5,000 allowance will be paid to reflect these statutory responsibilities.

About You

You will be a confident, forward‑thinking financial leader able to provide strategic insight while ensuring operational rigour. You'll bring:

• Significant experience in financial planning, reporting, and budgeting within a large or complex organisation.
• The ability to influence and support senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership capability, particularly in guiding teams through change and development.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to improving financial management and driving value for money.

If you are interested in the role, please apply online, and a member of the team will call you or call the London office and ask for Rebecca on 020 3997 9255.

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