Head of Finance

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.

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.

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 . 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.

Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don't wait to apply.

• Contract Type Permanent/Full Time - 37 hours per week
• Closing Date 27 April, 2025
• Job Category Finance
• Business Unit Finance, Investments & Commercial
• Location 70 Redcliff Street, Bristol, United Kingdom