Finance Director

Tennessee Municipal League; Winchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A city financial authority in Winchester is seeking an experienced Finance Director to oversee all financial management. The role includes leading financial operations, ensuring fiscal integrity, and advising on budget and planning strategies. Candidates must be proficient in ERP software and have a strong background in accounting and finance management. This position requires effective leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must ensure transparency and fiscal integrity.
• Proven leadership in financial management roles.
• Experience managing municipal financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Administer financial affairs of the City of Winchester.
• Lead financial management including budgeting and auditing.
• Advise City Administrator and City Council on financial matters.

Skills

Proficient in ERP software

Leadership skills

Technical accounting

Financial planning

Job description

# Finance DirectorLocationWinchesterThe Finance Director is primarily responsible for the administration of the financial affairs of the City of Winchester. The Finance Director performs complex professional, leadership, supervisory, administrative and technical accounting and finance functions according to generally accepted accounting principles and procedures which are necessary to maintain the accounting and financial records and systems for the City of Winchester. The Finance Director provides vision, leadership and direction to develop both long and short-term financial policies, procedures and plans that support the City’s financial goals and strategies. The Finance Director is the City of Winchester’s chief financial officer, responsible for leading the city’s financial management, including strategic planning, accounting, budgeting, auditing, and reporting. This position ensures transparency, fiscal integrity, and compliance with all applicable laws and standards. The Finance Director provides strategic vision and operational leadership for the Finance Department and serves as the primary advisor on financial matters to the City Administrator and City Council. Proficiency ERP software is essential for managing modern municipal financial operations.