Assistant Director: Finance and Performance

Job Summary

We are recruiting for an Assistant Director: Finance and Performance to join our Corporate Services Directorate.

The Assistant Director: Finance and Performance is a key strategic leadership role within the Council and a member of the Corporate Management Team. The postholder will provide leadership and direction across the Council's Finance and Performance functions, ensuring the effective delivery of financial management, audit, risk management, performance management, corporate planning and business planning services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the provision of accounting, financial reporting, audit and performance services across the organisation, providing professional advice and support to elected members, senior management and Council services. They will play a critical role in ensuring strong financial governance, effective resource management and continuous improvement, while supporting the delivery of the Council's strategic priorities and statutory obligations.

The postholder will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, innovation and effective resource management, helping to ensure the Council remains financially sustainable and well positioned to deliver its strategic priorities.

Hours of work
36 hours per week

Duration of Appointment
Permanent

Work Pattern
Monday to Friday

As many regular Council meetings take place in the evening, the post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours. Whilst not a regular requirement, the post holder may be also called upon to work weekends and Public and extra Statutory Holidays on occasion.
This post is not eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme and Time off in Lieu (TOIL) is by agreement only.

Location
Based in Council offices in either Downpatrick or Newry, this post will work across the Council district of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice.

Salary
PO13, SCP 60-63, currently £77,146 - £80,902 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.