Our public sector client based in the South West is seeking an outstanding individual to join their senior leadership team.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the Council's financial resilience, statutory compliance and long-term sustainability.

As Assistant Director of Finance, you will play a central role in the Council's corporate leadership, working closely with the wider accountancy teams to strengthen financial stewardship and support effective service delivery. You will help shape the medium- and long-term financial strategy, safeguard the integrity of statutory reporting, and provide authoritative, solutions focused advice to Members and senior officers.

This role comes at a time of significant financial pressure and change across local government, offering the opportunity to influence critical decisions and help steer the organisation through an evolving and highly challenging fiscal landscape.

Reporting to the Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer), and supporting the Deputy Director of Finance (Deputy Section 151), you will provide strategic leadership across the Council's accountancy management teams while ensuring the authority remains compliant with statutory and professional standards and enabling informed, evidence-based decision-making.

Key responsibilities:

• Working alongside the Deputy Director of Finance
• Leading and coordinating monthly budget monitoring and reporting
• Developing key aspects of the Council's Medium and Long-Term Financial Planning
• Leading service closure and supporting the production of the Statement of Accounts
• Providing authoritative advice to Members and senior officers
• Stewardship of complex financial relationships with external partners
• Leadership of large specialist finance teams

Key requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant
• Extensive experience at a senior level within local government or the wider public sector
• Drive and motivation to support financial transformation and innovation
• Ability to regularly attend the office in Devon