Interim Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Company is seeking an Interim Deputy Chief Finance Officer to play a pivotal role in the financial development of a Combined Authority. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the monthly financial monitoring and reporting process, providing strategic financial advice on high-profile initiatives, and supporting the annual budget setting process. This role also involves work related to fiscal devolution, and wider financial planning, and ensuring effective financial governance is embedded across the organization. The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional with significant experience in a senior finance leadership role, particularly within the public sector, and will have a strong understanding of local government finance, budget setting, and financial governance. Applicants for the Interim Deputy Chief Finance Officer position at the company should be hands-on and collaborative leaders, capable of operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment. The role requires a candidate with excellent stakeholder management skills, who can work closely with senior leaders and key partners to build finance capability and ensure strong financial management and control. Experience in supporting organizational growth, transformation, or the establishment of new services or organizations is also essential. The company values a proactive approach to financial oversight and is looking for a professional who can make a significant impact on the financial foundations of the Combined Authority.