Head of Finance - R/F1c
- Recruiter
- West Yorkshire Combined Authority
- Location
-
Leeds
Yorkshire and the HumberUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 25 Sep 2022
- Closes
- 27 Sep 2022
- Job Title
- Director
- Category
- Executive and Director
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Head of Finance – R/F1c
Grade O GBP64,162 – GBP74,293 pa Location Leeds
Permanent Full time (up to 37 hours pw) Fixed term contract for 9–12 months Applications for part time / job share will be considered
Closing date: 25 September2022
It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority. We have a wide variety of exciting projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region.
In 2021 the GBP1.8bn devolution deal was secured for West Yorkshire. This meant the first Mayor of West Yorkshire was subsequently elected, with Tracy Brabin taking up post in May 2021. The devolution deal and election of the Mayor has enabled us to start to drive up living standards for local communities while tackling the climate emergency and helping to deliver our commitment to become a net zero carbon city region by 2038.
To find out more about the work the Combined Authority is involved with take a look at our latest news stories .
The Role
Reporting into the Director, Corporate and Commercial Services, and as Deputy s73 Officer, you will provide the financial leadership to develop and deliver the medium term financial strategy at a time of great change.
Reporting into the Director, Corporate and Commercial Services, and as Deputy s73 Officer, you will provide the financial leadership to develop and deliver the medium term financial strategy at a time of great change. You will lead the finance team in maximising financial resources, take a strategic approach to the management of budgets and ensure appropriate scrutiny of financial performance and forecasts, covering all Combined Authority budgets and supporting the Mayor and Deputy Mayor Policing and Crime with their commissioning of the annual policing budget of cGBP500m. You will also support the go–live phase of a new integrated finance, HR and payroll system.
Reporting into the Director of Corporate and Commercial Services, your key responsibilities will include:
About you
You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:
Our offer
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
Have a look at our Employee Benefits webpage to find out more.
To apply
If this sounds like your next role, please upload your anonymised CV, and complete the application form on our application website telling us why you would be a great fit for our role.
Please apply by 11:55pm on Sunday 25 September 2022.
Further Information
Applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met.
The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro–divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity. or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro–divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.
Whilst agile working is an option for most staff, there is an expectation that employees are able to attend the office in central Leeds as and when required.
Candidates will be notified of invitation to interview by e–mail and interviews will be carried out either by phone, video or face to face. If you have any difficulty with the type of interview you are invited to, please inform the recruiting manager at your earliest convenience to enable them to consider an alternative solution.
Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases, on an annual basis.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. We do however thank you for your application and encourage you to continue looking for roles on our Careers with Us website page.
Candidate information will be retained by the Combined Authority for six months unless you make a request for this to be deleted.
Terms and conditions
Applicants are advised that the Combined Authority is currently in consultation with employees and Trade Unions to review the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Benefits.
The detail of the proposals for change, will be discussed with the successful candidate at the point of offer.
Grade O GBP64,162 – GBP74,293 pa Location Leeds
Permanent Full time (up to 37 hours pw) Fixed term contract for 9–12 months Applications for part time / job share will be considered
Closing date: 25 September2022
- Do you want to work for an organisation that values you as an individual?
- An organisation that will support your professional development?
- What about an organisation that has Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of everything that it does?
- How about an organisation that does all these things and more?
- Yes? Then look no further than the West Yorkshire Combined Authority! Listen to what our staff say on our 'Life at West Yorkshire Combined Authority' webpage.
It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority. We have a wide variety of exciting projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region.
In 2021 the GBP1.8bn devolution deal was secured for West Yorkshire. This meant the first Mayor of West Yorkshire was subsequently elected, with Tracy Brabin taking up post in May 2021. The devolution deal and election of the Mayor has enabled us to start to drive up living standards for local communities while tackling the climate emergency and helping to deliver our commitment to become a net zero carbon city region by 2038.
To find out more about the work the Combined Authority is involved with take a look at our latest news stories .
The Role
Reporting into the Director, Corporate and Commercial Services, and as Deputy s73 Officer, you will provide the financial leadership to develop and deliver the medium term financial strategy at a time of great change.
Reporting into the Director, Corporate and Commercial Services, and as Deputy s73 Officer, you will provide the financial leadership to develop and deliver the medium term financial strategy at a time of great change. You will lead the finance team in maximising financial resources, take a strategic approach to the management of budgets and ensure appropriate scrutiny of financial performance and forecasts, covering all Combined Authority budgets and supporting the Mayor and Deputy Mayor Policing and Crime with their commissioning of the annual policing budget of cGBP500m. You will also support the go–live phase of a new integrated finance, HR and payroll system.
Reporting into the Director of Corporate and Commercial Services, your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing GBP500m pa of funding, ensuring full budgetary monitoring and resource reporting to internal stakeholders and Members, supporting efficient use of resources in delivering the Combined Authority priorities
- Managing budget setting for Combined Authority funds and police funding, providing decision makers with the information needed to deliver a balanced budget
About you
You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:
- Extensive experience of successfully managing large scale and complex budgets in the public sector.
- Proven organisational and strategic leadership skills.
- Experience of advising and supporting a range of stakeholders including Members, government, and partner organisations.
- Well–developed accounting and financial skills, supported by membership of a CCAB / CIMA qualified body
Our offer
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
- 28 days Annual Leave (increasing upon years of service) plus bank holidays
- Generous Employer–Contribution Pension Scheme
- Free Travel on rail and buses across West Yorkshire with the M–Card (Zones 1–5)
- Flexible Working Practices with Health & Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.
Have a look at our Employee Benefits webpage to find out more.
To apply
If this sounds like your next role, please upload your anonymised CV, and complete the application form on our application website telling us why you would be a great fit for our role.
Please apply by 11:55pm on Sunday 25 September 2022.
Further Information
Applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met.
The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro–divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity. or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro–divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.
Whilst agile working is an option for most staff, there is an expectation that employees are able to attend the office in central Leeds as and when required.
Candidates will be notified of invitation to interview by e–mail and interviews will be carried out either by phone, video or face to face. If you have any difficulty with the type of interview you are invited to, please inform the recruiting manager at your earliest convenience to enable them to consider an alternative solution.
Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases, on an annual basis.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. We do however thank you for your application and encourage you to continue looking for roles on our Careers with Us website page.
Candidate information will be retained by the Combined Authority for six months unless you make a request for this to be deleted.
Terms and conditions
Applicants are advised that the Combined Authority is currently in consultation with employees and Trade Unions to review the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Benefits.
The detail of the proposals for change, will be discussed with the successful candidate at the point of offer.
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