Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)
Salary: Competitive
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Contract: Permanent, full time
The strategic voice of finance at the heart of Dudley.
As the Council’s statutory Section 151 Officer and a member of the Corporate Management Team, you will be Dudley’s principal financial adviser providing clear, trusted guidance to the Chief Executive, elected members and senior colleagues.
Your role is to shape and deliver a sustainable long‑term financial strategy that is firmly aligned to the Council’s corporate priorities, while upholding the highest standards of governance, probity and financial stewardship.
Beyond strategy, you will lead key enabling services and position finance as a genuine business partner across the organisation, bringing visible, credible leadership in a complex and politically sensitive environment.
You will join a developing senior leadership team united by shared purpose and a commitment to collaboration, working closely with elected members, the Chief Executive and partners to embed a true One Council approach. This means bringing together strong governance, clear priorities and the intelligent use of data, technology and resources.
If you are motivated by public service, energised by transformation and ready to make a lasting contribution to Dudley’s future, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Why join Dudley MBC?
At Dudley Council, you will join a team who is committed to delivering better outcomes for our residents through strong leadership, responsible investment and high‑quality services.
Alongside competitive pay, generous annual leave and a local government pension, you’ll benefit from flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to play a leading role in shaping high‑quality residential care services.
For further information, please contact Tom Ripley on 07701217520 or email tom.ripley@starfishsearch.com
To apply, please visit https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/dudley-s151/
The closing date for applications is 19 July 2026.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.
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