Strategic Director of Finance (s151 Officer)
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Posted: 27/04/2026
- £900 - £1000 per day
- South West England
- Temporary
Interim Strategic Director of Finance & Deputy Chief Executive (Section 151 Officer)
Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Strategic Director of Finance & Deputy Chief Executive (designated Section 151 Officer) to provide senior leadership and statutory financial oversight during a period of transition.
What's on Offer
Day Rate: £672.57 - £900 per day (Negotiable)
Contract length: 3-6 months initially
Part-time: 3 days per week
Working pattern: Hybrid (regular onsite presence required)
Location: South Coast
The Role
The successful candidate will operate at a senior corporate level, leading the Council's finance function and fulfilling statutory Section 151 responsibilities.
Key responsibilities:
- Providing strategic leadership and oversight of the finance function.
- Acting as the Council's statutory Section 151 Officer, ensuring proper administration of financial affairs.
- Leading financial strategy, policy, and medium-term financial planning (MTFS).
- Overseeing treasury management, internal audit, risk and financial governance.
- Driving transformation and improvement programmes across the Council.
- Leading on management accounting, financial planning and budget setting.
- Overseeing strategic procurement and value for money initiatives.
- Acting as Deputy Chief Executive, deputising for the Chief Executive when required.
- Providing oversight of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) as administering authority.
About You
You will ideally have:
- Fully qualified CCAB accountant (CIPFA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA) - essential.
- Extensive experience operating at Director / Section 151 level within a Local Authority.
- Strong understanding of the Local Government Act 1972 and statutory Section 151 responsibilities.
- Proven experience delivering MTFS within large, complex councils (£300m+ budgets).
- Experience leading large-scale transformation and efficiency programmes.
- Strong expertise across treasury, audit, risk and pensions (LGPS).
How to Apply
If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
INDSCGBR
We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £300.
If you know someone suitable, please ask them to email their CV to , including your details. T&Cs apply.
Brad Robertson
Senior Consultant