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Chief Finance Officer

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chatham, Kent

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

My client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward‑thinking Chief Finance Officer to lead financial strategy within a large, complex public sector organisation. This is a senior leadership role with broad strategic influence across all financial, planning and operational functions.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will provide expert leadership across financial management, revenue collection, welfare and benefit services, and debt recovery.

You will play a key role in shaping financial sustainability, driving transformation programmes and ensuring efficient, effective delivery of statutory and operational finance functions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Leadership

Lead and oversee organisational budget planning, treasury management, and financial monitoring.
Provide clear financial insight to support senior leadership decision‑making.

Transformation & Improvement

Lead major elements of the organisation's financial improvement and transformation plans.
Ensure the timely and effective delivery of efficiency initiatives and service improvements.

Reporting & Governance

Produce strategic reports, briefing papers and performance updates.
Support robust governance, scrutiny and transparent decision‑making.

Stakeholder & Partnership Work

Work collaboratively with senior leaders, internal stakeholders and elected members (where applicable).
Build productive relationships with external partners and professional networks.

About You

We are looking for a:

Qualified, experienced finance leader with a strong background in strategic financial management.
Strategic thinker with excellent communication and influencing skills.
Motivational leader able to inspire and develop high‑performing teams.
Resilient, organised professional comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
Proven track record of delivering major projects, implementing change and improving financial performance

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