Assistant Director
Strategic & Corporate Finance,
Risk, Audit & Assurance (Deputy S151)

Salary: £94,000 to £106,500

A Leader in Thurrock

We want leaders who understand how to make change happen, who recognise and value political leadership, and who want to help shape and achieve the best future for Thurrock. A collaboration between a high-performing managerial leadership team working in partnership with Elected Members is our formula for success.  

  • We’re seeking a brilliant Assistant Director of Strategic and Corporate Finance, Risk, Audit and Assurance (Deputy s151) to help lead our financial governance and all corporate finance elements within the council. This is a superb opportunity to shape the council’s financial direction, while also identifying and capitalising on commercial opportunities to bolster the organisation’s success and viability.

  • As our new AD Strategic and Corporate Finance, Risk, Audit and Assurance, you’ll work closely with the Financial Management and Procurement Team to coordinate the preparation of our accounts and financial reports. You’ll also determine the strategic direction of the council’s finances, which includes producing the Budget and Medium-Term Financial Planning Strategy and supporting the Chief Finance Officer to deliver these strategies. Innovation is also key: we’re looking for a digital and tech-savvy individual who can help modernise our accounting and streamline the process overall.

    The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of local government, and bring significant experience in budgetary and investment management. Beyond your technical skill set, you will bring a positive leadership style. You’ll welcome the intellectual challenge that this role presents, drawing on your technical know-how and strategic expertise to implement wholesale change at Thurrock. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to showcase your capabilities and position yourself for future professional success.

  • Closing date for applications
    Sunday 31st December

    Preliminary Interviews
    w/c 15th January

    Final Panels
    29th/30th and 31st January

We will work as One Council, and these roles are pivotal to shaping the future of our Council. We are seeking ambitious and innovative individuals who are naturally collaborative and purposeful in how they nurture change and that respect the process of change and the importance of communication along the way.

For further insights into the position, we encourage you to connect with Bella Bennet or Carmel Bell from our trusted recruitment partner, Tile Hill. 

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