Head of Finance

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About the Role

The Combined Authority is in the middle of an exciting period of change and growth and we are looking for an ambitious, highly committed and skilled Head of Finance with a focus on delivering an exceptional, high-quality service which enables and informs organisational decision making.

A strategic leader ready to take on one of the most rewarding and complex roles in local government finance. This is your opportunity to shape the financial future of services that directly impact the lives of the residents of the Liverpool City Region.

The Head of Finance will provide strong leadership for financial management and control for the Combined Authority. Providing a proactive and comprehensive financial planning, reporting and analysis service for the authority. Working with senior managers throughout the organisation to develop and maintain a robust Medium-Term Financial Strategy, which maximises funding flexibilities and best utilises new funding powers which come into effect April 2026.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Financial Operations and Compliance
• Professional Leadership in Government Finance
• Transformation and Change Management
• Corporate Leadership and Influence

For more information, please contact Director of Finance Claire.hall@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

About the person

To thrive in this role, you'll bring substantial experience leading professional finance services within a large and complex local government environment. You'll be a qualified accountant, with a proven track record operating at Head of Finance level (or equivalent), within the public sector.

You'll need to demonstrate your ability to manage large-scale budgets with precision, ensuring services are delivered within agreed resources while maintaining financial sustainability.

Exceptional communication and presentation skills are essential. You'll be translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insight for a wide range of stakeholders-from senior leaders to frontline teams.

We're looking for a proven leader-someone who can inspire and develop high-performing teams, build trust across the organisation, and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability. Your resilience, strategic mindset, and drive for results will be key to succeeding in this high-impact role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing Finance Service within an ambitious Combined Authority and to contribute to the development and opportunities that exist both now and in the future.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.

• CIPFA or CCAB Qualified
• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate others finance services or teams
• Demonstrable experience of working as a finance professional at a senior level in a public sector organisation.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learnin

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.