This vacancy is: Permanent
Salary: £66,250 to £69,852 per annum
Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Closing Date: Sunday 16th August 2026
Head of Financial Services
Council Offices – Clitheroe
Reference: RES277
Pay: PO23-26 (scp 53-56) £66,250 to £69,852 per annum
Plus 7.5% Lease Car Contribution
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Ribble Valley Borough Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking finance professional to lead our Financial Services team. Reporting to the Director of Resources, you will provide strategic financial leadership, oversee the Council’s budget, treasury management and statutory accounts, and ensure strong financial governance. You will also manage our ICT and outsourced Internal Audit services and support the Council’s Section 151 responsibilities by deputising for the Director of Resources when required.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified local government accountant with strong technical and leadership skills to take on a key strategic role within the Council. You’ll work closely with Members and senior officers, helping to ensure the Council continues to deliver sound financial management and effective governance.
This is a politically restricted post.
Join us to receive a host of benefits such as flexible/favourable working hours (flexitime scheme in operation), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, training and development opportunities, discounts at major retailers and a cycle to work scheme.
Closing date: Sunday 16 August 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 26 August 2026
Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.
Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
