Finance Leader: Planning - Ipswich - Deekay Technical Recruitment

    Deekay Technical Recruitment
    Deekay Technical Recruitment Ipswich

    14 hours ago

    £63,092 - £67,853 (GBP) per year
    Description

    Overview Head of Finance (2 Posts - Financial Planning & Technical)Salary: £63,092 - £67,853. Hybrid working (min 1 day a week onsite).Join us in shaping Ipswich's future. We are passionate about making a real difference for our residents, our communities, and our local economy. As a forward-thinking organisation, we provide a strong voice for Ipswich while delivering essential services. Our Corporate Strategy, Proud of Ipswich, sets out our ambition to champion our community and revitalise our town and we are determined to make that vision a reality. Ipswich Borough Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), a transformation in how local services are delivered across Suffolk. These roles will be critical in maintaining strong financial management and resilience throughout this period of change, ensuring the Council is well-positioned for a sustainable future.

    The Roles

    Head of Finance - Financial Planning and ReportingYou will lead the Council's financial planning and reporting function, ensuring robust, strategic, and compliant financial management across the organisation. Key responsibilities include:

    Leading the development and delivery of the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) and annual budget-setting process.

    Acting as a principal financial advisor to the Council, Executive, Committees, and senior managers.

    Overseeing budget monitoring and financial reporting to support effective decision-making.

    Line managing the Finance Manager and providing strategic direction to the Financial Planning and Reporting team.

    Driving improvements in financial systems and processes to support effective financial management.

    Identifying opportunities for financial innovation, income generation, and cost reduction.

    Head of Finance - TechnicalYou will lead the Council's technical finance function, ensuring robust, strategic, and compliant financial operations. Key responsibilities include:

    Providing strategic leadership on statutory accounting, treasury management, taxation, and financial compliance.

    Acting as a principal financial advisor to the Council, Executive, Committees, and senior managers.

    Leading the closure of accounts, production of the Statement of Accounts, and liaison with External Audit.

    Line managing the Finance Manager and providing strategic direction to the Technical, Treasury, Insurance, Income and Payments team.

    Identifying and leading opportunities for innovation, compliance improvements, and risk mitigation.

    Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and standards.

    About YouWe're looking for qualified finance professionals (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with:

    Strong leadership and people management skills.

    A track record of delivering high-quality financial services in a complex organisation.

    Excellent communication and influencing skills.

    A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving and innovation.

    Highly organised and agile, with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment.

    Experience in local government or a similar public sector environment is highly desirable.

    Why Join Us?As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, an employee assistance programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues. For the right candidate, the role may include designation as the Council's Deputy Section 151 Officer. Where this applies, an additional allowance of £5,000 will be provided to reflect these statutory responsibilities.

    Useful Documents

    Corporate Plan, strategies and policies

    Statement of Accounts

    Medium Term Financial Plan

    LGR: Case for Change

    Closing deadline: 8th February 2026

    Face to face interviews: 18 February 2026

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