Deputy Director of Financial Services (Deputy S151 Officer)
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £76,417 to £84,683 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2025 |
| Location: | Hengoed, Caerphilly County |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Caerphilly County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ0010258 |
Summary
We are recruiting a Deputy Director of Financial Services (Deputy S151 Officer) at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Ty Penallta - Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Financial Services.
We pay an attractive salary of £76,417 - £84,683 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
Are you an experienced finance leader ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a strategic role with impact across an entire organisation? Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Deputy Director of Financial Services and Deputy S151 Officer to help lead our Financial Services into the future.
This is a high-profile leadership role supporting, and where required, deputising for the Director of Financial Services and S151 Officer. You’ll provide strategic direction, ensure statutory compliance, and manage vital financial services that support delivery of the Council’s Corporate Plan, Wellbeing Plan, and Place Shaping Agenda.
As Deputy Director of Financial Services and Deputy S151 Officer, you’ll manage a direct budget of £2.07 million and manage Accountancy services. In addition to this, you will also act as senior advisor to executive directors, service managers and elected members, and drive transformation and innovation, enabling the Council to deliver high-quality, value-for-money services, and promote long-term resilience.
For the role, we ask that you have:
1. A CCAB-recognised accountancy qualification (e.g., CIPFA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA)
2. Strong strategic leadership experience. Experience of working with elected members and advising on high-level financial strategy is essential.
3. In-depth knowledge of local government financial legislation and audit practices.
4. A proven ability to lead, influence and motivate cross-functional teams in a complex political and multi-agency environment, with excellent communication, planning, and decision-making skills.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification on our website, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Leanne Sykes, Director of Financial Services (S151 Officer) on 01443864231 or email sykesl@caerphilly.gov.uk
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Ty Penallta - Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Financial Services.
We pay an attractive salary of £76,417 - £84,683 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
Are you an experienced finance leader ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a strategic role with impact across an entire organisation? Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Deputy Director of Financial Services and Deputy S151 Officer to help lead our Financial Services into the future.
This is a high-profile leadership role supporting, and where required, deputising for the Director of Financial Services and S151 Officer. You’ll provide strategic direction, ensure statutory compliance, and manage vital financial services that support delivery of the Council’s Corporate Plan, Wellbeing Plan, and Place Shaping Agenda.
As Deputy Director of Financial Services and Deputy S151 Officer, you’ll manage a direct budget of £2.07 million and manage Accountancy services. In addition to this, you will also act as senior advisor to executive directors, service managers and elected members, and drive transformation and innovation, enabling the Council to deliver high-quality, value-for-money services, and promote long-term resilience.
For the role, we ask that you have:
1. A CCAB-recognised accountancy qualification (e.g., CIPFA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA)
2. Strong strategic leadership experience. Experience of working with elected members and advising on high-level financial strategy is essential.
3. In-depth knowledge of local government financial legislation and audit practices.
4. A proven ability to lead, influence and motivate cross-functional teams in a complex political and multi-agency environment, with excellent communication, planning, and decision-making skills.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification on our website, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Leanne Sykes, Director of Financial Services (S151 Officer) on 01443864231 or email sykesl@caerphilly.gov.uk
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