Head of Finance

Job title: Head of Finance (Deputy S73 Officer)
Location: Civic Centre, Southampton
Directorate: Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £80k - £90k
Are you looking for a role where you can help shape something new, make a visible difference and work alongside people who care deeply about their place? If so, HSCCA could be a brilliant next step. We are building a new Combined County Authority for Hampshire and the Solent, bringing together partners across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton to bring investment to the region and to create opportunities for our people, places, communities and businesses.
The Role
This is a rare opportunity to join HSCCA at a pivotal stage in its development and help build the financial foundations of a brand-new Combined County Authority. As Head of Finance (Deputy S73 Officer), you will play a key leadership role within an ambitious organisation that is shaping the future of Hampshire and the Solent.
Working at the centre of decision-making, you will help ensure financial excellence underpins the authority's ambitions, supporting investment, growth and positive outcomes for communities, businesses and residents across the region. You will have the chance to influence the development of a modern finance function from the outset, contributing to the creation of systems, processes and governance arrangements that will support the organisation for years to come.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced finance leader who is motivated by building, improving and shaping organisations, and who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, influence and innovation are valued.

What you'll be doing
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of HSCCA by providing financial leadership and helping establish the strong foundations needed to support an ambitious and growing organisation. You will:

• Play a key role in developing and embedding a modern, high-performing finance function within a newly established Combined County Authority.
• Work closely with senior leaders, elected members, partner organisations and stakeholders to support the delivery of HSCCA's strategic ambitions.
• Contribute to the development of robust financial governance, stewardship and decision-making across the organisation.
• Help create a finance service that enables growth, supports innovation and provides confidence across the authority and its partners.
• Support the organisation as it evolves, helping to build the systems, relationships and culture needed for long-term success.

What you'll bring
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