Director of Finance, Investments and Commercial (S73 Officer)

Director of Finance, Investments and Commercial (S73 Officer) Job Introduction

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving financial excellence, strategic investments, and commercial success? Do you have the expertise to influence stakeholders at the highest levels and lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve ambitious goals? We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Section 73 Officer, Director of Finance, Investments and Commercial to join the West of England Combined Authority.

About the Role

As the Director of Finance, Investments and Commercial, you will take on a crucial role in shaping and leading the financial and commercial strategies that underpin the Authority's objectives. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will act as the statutory S73 officer, ensuring robust financial governance, commercial success, and the delivery of high-quality services. You will be a key driver of strategic investments and work closely with senior stakeholders to influence and implement impactful financial strategies that support the growth and prosperity of the region.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead the Authority's financial strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term goals and fostering collaboration across teams.
2. Financial Oversight: Oversee financial governance, risk management, and compliance with statutory regulations while ensuring value for money and effective resource allocation.
3. Investment & Commercial Strategy: Lead the development and execution of commercial and investment strategies, driving income generation and growth opportunities.
4. Grant Management: Ensure effective oversight of grant-funded programmes, ensuring compliance and delivering impactful results.
5. Team Leadership: Inspire and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and innovation.

What You Will Bring

1. Experience: Significant experience at board level, providing strategic advice on finance, investments, and commercial matters in complex environments.
2. Leadership: Proven track record of leading teams through transformation, inspiring excellence and collaboration.
3. Strategic Thinking: Ability to align financial strategies with the Authority's long-term objectives, driving positive outcomes.
4. Financial Expertise: In-depth knowledge of financial management, investment strategies, and governance in the public sector.
5. Stakeholder Engagement: Strong influencing skills to navigate political environments and build consensus with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of finance and commercial operations within the West of England Combined Authority, helping to drive sustainable growth, public value, and regional prosperity. If you are a strategic, collaborative, and results-driven leader, we want to hear from you.

The interviews are planned for week commencing 24th February 2025. Please note this may be subject to change.

The closing date for this role is 16th February 2025.

About the Company

About The West of England Combined Authority

Our offer: Alongside the opportunity to lead change, drive strategic initiatives, and make a real difference, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 26/31 days annual Leave
• Reduced fare bus travel across the West of England

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.

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 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 . We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

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

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.

Job Details

• Frequency: Annual
• Job Reference: weca/TP/1996/720LT
• Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time - 37 hours per week
• Closing Date: 16 February, 2025
• Job Category: Director
• Business Unit: Chief Executive's Office
• Location: 70 Redcliff, Bristol, United Kingdom