Ipswich is a town with a rich heritage and an exciting future. As a regional centre, we play a vital role in Suffolk’s economic success. This is the perfect time to join us. We have developed a new corporate strategy and operating model that maximises the many opportunities available to us and defines our core purpose to champion our community and revitalise our town.

We are on an exciting journey as we look to champion our vibrant communities and prioritise the revitalisation of our county town, Ipswich. As part of this, we are looking for a proactive, passionate and positive Head of Finance to bring financial expertise and leadership to the organisation.

Reporting to the Council’s Assistant Director, Finance and working closely with our Director of Resources, you will lead the Council’s operational finance team to develop robust and compliant financial processes across the Council and to ensure managers across the Council are supported to effectively manage their budgets. You will also oversee the production of the annual Statement of Accounts, and the relationships with internal and external audit.

Our finance team will report to you. The team covers the full range of a local authority finance function. This includes budgetary control, financial reporting, management accounting, treasury management, income collection and maintaining the corporate finance ICT system, Agresso. Each service area has an assigned Business Support Accountant, who works with the Head of Service on all financial matters.

As Head of Finance, you will be pivotal in the delivery of our financial transformation programme, which seeks to improve efficiency, procurement, finance processes, protocols and financial systems.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to Ipswich Borough Council’s future financial policy and achievements, as well as being part of the corporate management team driving delivery of our new Corporate Plan.

This is a role for a passionate qualified accountancy professional who will bring a wealth of enthusiasm, supplemented with experience of working in a complex, multi-faceted financial leadership role. We will give you the support and opportunity to develop and grow.

For a confidential discussion, contact our retained advisor, Lucy West, Hays Senior Business Director, 01206 766621 or lucy.west@hays.com

Closing deadline: 3rd November

Face to face interviews: 14th November