Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Nottingham City Council has faced up to significant challenges, and we’re approaching the future with courage, energy, and a clear plan to deliver meaningful change for our residents. Underpinning our rapid progress is a comprehensive transformation of our financial systems and governance.
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
This has already delivered significant progress achieving the best financial performance of a UK Core City with an expected General Fund underspend of approximately £24m in 2025/26 and setting a marginal surplus general fund budget for 2026/27 including a 3.5 per cent tax rise from April – the first time in 18 years it has increased it by less than the maximum.
Now we’re looking for a key individual who will continue building on our achievements to date, and make us an exemplar of financial practice.
As our new Strategic Director of Finance Operations, you will oversee the practical implementation and management of our new approach. Skilled at designing and embedding streamlined and reliable financial systems and processes, you’ll bring knowledge and practical experience of delivering high-quality finance operations and organisational change ideally gained in a democratic context. You will hold Deputy S151 Officer status and will work closely with Service Directors, their senior teams and members to ensure best practice in financial planning, monitoring and risk mitigation in the design and delivery of services.
You will hold Deputy S151 Officer status and will work closely with Service Directors, their senior teams and members to ensure best practice in financial planning, monitoring and risk mitigation in the design and delivery of services.
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Closing date: Midnight Friday 8 May 2026
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