This is a key leadership opportunity to join The Highland Council’s Corporate Finance team as Strategic Lead Finance (Corporate). Reporting to and supporting the Chief Officer – Corporate Finance/Section 95 Officer, you will play a central role in ensuring the effective administration of the Council’s financial affairs and providing high-quality strategic financial advice across the organisation.
You will represent and deputise for the Section 95 Officer as required, working closely with senior officers, elected members and partners to support sound financial governance, informed decision-making and the delivery of the Council’s strategic priorities.
With overall responsibility for strategic financial support within one of the Council’s Service Clusters, you will provide collaborative financial leadership to services, ensuring robust financial planning, budget management and performance oversight. You will also lead key corporate finance activities including strategic financial planning, treasury management and the preparation of the Council’s annual accounts, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and professional standards.
As a member of both the Corporate Finance Management Team and a Cluster Service Management Team, you will drive continuous improvement, support transformation and efficiency initiatives, and lead the delivery of responsive, high-quality financial services that support best value and long-term financial sustainability across the Council.
