Executive Director: Finance, Strategy and Transformation - MOR10936
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £113,741.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2025 |
| Location: | Elgin, IV30 1BX |
| Company: | Moray Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MOR10936 |
Summary
Job Description
Executive Director – Finance, Strategy & Transformation
Salary £113,741
Moray Council is looking for a strategic, forward-thinking leader to join its Corporate Leadership Team as Executive Director – Finance, Strategy & Transformation.
This is a pivotal opportunity to lead with influence, shape corporate thinking, and drive transformational change that delivers real impact for communities across Moray.
In this influential role, you will lead the financial strategy and statutory responsibilities of the Council as its Proper Officer (Section 95), ensuring robust governance, financial resilience, and transparency. You will oversee a wide-ranging portfolio including strategic finance, procurement, digital and customer services, organisational performance, and corporate transformation.
As a core member of the senior executive team, you will play a vital role in aligning people, resources, and culture to the Council’s wider vision—delivering excellent services that reflect local needs, improving outcomes, and ensuring best value. Externally, you will represent the Council with confidence and credibility, forming strong strategic relationships across the public, private and third sectors, including the Scottish and UK Governments.
We are seeking an experienced, inspirational leader with a record of accomplishment in public sector finance and strategic change. You will bring political acumen, innovative thinking, and a keen sense of public purpose.
This is your opportunity to lead a critical directorate in one of Scotland’s most naturally beautiful and community-driven regions. You will help shape Moray’s future—building trust, improving outcomes, and creating lasting impact for residents.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Karen Greaves, Moray Council Chief Executive at karen.greaves@moray.gov.uk
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