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Strategic Lead Finance (Corporate)
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Strategic Lead Finance (Corporate)
The Highland Council
The Highland Council is one of Scotland’s largest and most unique local authorities, serving communities across 26,484 square kilometres and delivering services to a population of over 238,000 people. The Council is at the heart of a region experiencing significant economic transformation, driven by major investment in renewable energy, housing, infrastructure, and community development.
With a revenue budget of £868 million and an ambitious long-term investment programme exceeding £2 billion, The Highland Council is focused on delivering sustainable growth, financial resilience, and improved outcomes for communities across the Highlands. Through its Corporate Plan, Delivery Plan, and Our Future Highland programme, the Council is leading an ambitious agenda of transformation and improvement.
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Role Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Lead the delivery of responsive, high-quality financial services that support best value and long-term financial sustainability across the Council
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Application Process
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Applications should be made by way of CV and covering letter (of no more than two pages), addressing your fit with the person specification for this role, to applications@fwbltd.com by 09:00 on Monday 3 August.
Contact Information
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Daryl Harper at applications@fwbltd.com
Alternatively, you can contact our Edinburgh office by telephone on +44 (0)131 539 7087.
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