Associate Director Financial Management, Revenues, Benefits and Debt Management

Connected Local Government; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Dudley is seeking a Deputy s151 Officer to reshape financial strategy and governance. This role requires CCAB/CIMA qualification and a strong background in financial leadership. The ideal candidate will provide insight-driven leadership across financial management, revenues, and debt management, motivating teams through change. The position demands a confident approach to decision-making, contributing to the council’s overall improvement and transformation agenda. The closing date for applications is March 3, 2026.

Qualifications

• Substantial senior experience in financial leadership.
• Experience in leading high-performing teams through change.

Responsibilities

• Lead Dudley’s financial strategy and governance.
• Support finance modernization and council’s improvement agenda.
• Provide confident leadership across revenues and debt management.

Skills

Insight-driven leadership

Financial management

Governance

Change management

Team motivation

Education

CCAB/CIMA qualified

Job description

Dudley Council is transforming—and we’re looking for a bold, inspiring senior leader to help reshape our financial future.

As the Deputy s151 Officer, you will help lead Dudley’s financial strategy, governance and finance modernisation, supporting the council’s wider improvement and transformation agenda.

You will provide confident, insight-driven leadership across financial management, revenues and benefits, and debt management.

You will be CCAB/CIMA qualified, with substantial senior experience in financial leadership, governance and leading high-performing teams through change.

If you can deliver insight driven financial leadership, motivate teams through change, and bring confidence and clarity to decision-making, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 3rd March 2026.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expect 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.