ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £111,872 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | HU1 2AA |
| Company: | Hull City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 33554 |
Summary
Assistant Director of Finance
Hull is a proud, ambitious, resilient, and strongly self-reliant city that always punches above its weight.
The Finance Directorate is a key function managing the many challenges faced in Local Government Finance and supporting services to manage their financial resources to deliver the best services possible.
This senior position is the designated deputy for the S151 Officer and will lead the whole spectrum of financial functions including Financial Accounting, Revenues and Benefits, Financial Support Services, and Business Finance.
We are looking for a senior experienced finance leader looking for the next step in their career to develop and drive change in the Finance Service following recent implementation of a new ERP system. The role offers the opportunity to gain the relevant experience for those seeking progression to Finance Director / Section 151 Officer role.
The successful applicant will have a proven track record as a senior finance professional and leader and needs to demonstrate how they meet the criteria set out in the person specification and job description, with good examples in their application submission.
Hull is an exciting place to work with many challenges and opportunities to lead a large finance function. This role will suit someone with great resilience, enthusiasm, and energy to make the job all it can be whilst being passionate about our city.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Tracy Parker, Assistant Director of Finance on 01482 613 018.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
Proposed Interviews: Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd April 2026
Work Base: Hull, expected to work flexibly with some opportunities for homeworking.
Hull is a proud, ambitious, resilient, and strongly self-reliant city that always punches above its weight.
The Finance Directorate is a key function managing the many challenges faced in Local Government Finance and supporting services to manage their financial resources to deliver the best services possible.
This senior position is the designated deputy for the S151 Officer and will lead the whole spectrum of financial functions including Financial Accounting, Revenues and Benefits, Financial Support Services, and Business Finance.
We are looking for a senior experienced finance leader looking for the next step in their career to develop and drive change in the Finance Service following recent implementation of a new ERP system. The role offers the opportunity to gain the relevant experience for those seeking progression to Finance Director / Section 151 Officer role.
The successful applicant will have a proven track record as a senior finance professional and leader and needs to demonstrate how they meet the criteria set out in the person specification and job description, with good examples in their application submission.
Hull is an exciting place to work with many challenges and opportunities to lead a large finance function. This role will suit someone with great resilience, enthusiasm, and energy to make the job all it can be whilst being passionate about our city.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Tracy Parker, Assistant Director of Finance on 01482 613 018.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
Proposed Interviews: Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd April 2026
Work Base: Hull, expected to work flexibly with some opportunities for homeworking.
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