Head of Finance – Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service
Head of Finance
Grade CO5 – £72,240 per annum
37 hours per week
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an experienced, forward‑thinking, and strategically minded Head of Finance to lead our Finance, Pensions and Procurement functions. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial resilience, governance, and long‑term sustainability of our Service.
As a senior leader and Deputy Section 151 Officer, you will contribute to delivering our strategic priorities, Community Risk Management Plan, and wider corporate objectives, ensuring that our financial systems, controls, and reporting frameworks remain robust, transparent, and efficient.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Provide strategic financial leadership across Finance, Pensions and Procurement.
- Lead the development and implementation of the Medium‑Term Financial Plan, in‑year management, budget strategy, reserves and long‑term capital programme.
- Oversee statutory financial reporting, including annual accounts production, audit processes and compliance with all Codes of Practice.
- Ensure effective financial governance, internal controls, policies, regulations and business systems.
- Act as principal advisor to senior Service managers and inform governance to Fire Authority Members on financial matters, supporting informed decision‑making.
- Manage and develop a high‑performing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.
What Are We Looking For?
- CCAB or CIMA qualification and significant post‑qualification experience.
- Proven leadership of finance teams within complex organisations.
- Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, financial accounts, and governance frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to analyse, interpret and present complex financial information.
- Experience within local government or the public sector is desirable but not essential.
- A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to work at pace and support organisational change.
What We Offer
The post is located at Service Headquarters, Shrewsbury, providing free on‑site parking.
The role also includes the following benefits:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working Hours Scheme
- Paycare Health Benefits
- Occupational Health Services
- Hybrid working (1 day per week homeworking)
Application Information
Applications will be shortlisted based on how well they meet the criteria in the person specification, so please ensure your application clearly reflects this.
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