Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to provide strategic leadership for financial stewardship and contribute to organization-wide strategy, transformation, and delivery. The role includes leading the finance and resources function, fulfilling statutory financial responsibilities, and advising senior leaders and elected representatives. The CFO will oversee financial governance, planning, controls, resilience, and sustainability, while guiding the financial strategy for major regeneration, investment, and capital programs. Responsibilities also include strengthening financial systems and services, improving revenue collection and charging practices, and supporting corporate service design and organizational improvement. Candidates should bring substantial senior-level finance leadership experience and the expertise to manage complex public-sector finances, governance, and accountability. They should be able to provide clear strategic advice, strengthen financial resilience, and ensure major investment plans are affordable and well governed. The role also calls for experience leading organizational improvement and working effectively with diverse stakeholders and partners. A commitment to the communities served and the ability to lead change across a complex organization are important.