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Chief Finance Officer (CFO) Location: Hybrid / Remote Grade: Strategic Service Manager Level Sector: Local Government / Public Sector Relocation Package Available An ambitious local authority is seeking an exceptional Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to lead its financial strategy, strengthen financial governance, and drive high‑performing finance, revenues and welfare services that deliver real impact for local residents. With Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) on the horizon, this is an exciting moment to step into a role where change is expected, fresh thinking is welcome, and the organisation is actively looking for someone who will bring their own leadership style and make the role their own. This opportunity is ideal for: A seasoned senior finance leader seeking a meaningful final career move, or An ambitious and talented Head of Finance ready to step into their first CFO‑level role with full strategic visibility.A relocation package is on offer, making this a compelling opportunity for candidates willing to move for the right leadership challenge. The Role As CFO, you will: Serve as the Deputy Section 151 Officer, representing senior leadership at key officer and Member meetings. Lead all strategic and operational financial functions, ensuring strong financial management, robust budget controls, and excellent value for money. Drive the development of the Medium‑Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), capital and treasury strategies, and all revenue and capital budget processes. Oversee statutory accounts, external audit, and all required financial reporting. Provide leadership across local taxation, benefits and welfare services, corporate debt recovery, exchequer functions, treasury operations, VAT, insurance, and financial systems. Deliver confident, high‑quality financial advice to elected Members, supporting governance, scrutiny and corporate decision‑making. Build effective relationships across senior leadership, Members, auditors, partners and government bodies. Lead improvement and transformation initiatives, ensuring delivery against key milestones and service requirements. Hold strategic responsibility for revenue budgets in excess of £15 million, ensuring integrity and value for money. ✔️ About You Essential Experience & Qualifications Chartered accountancy qualification (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, etc.) A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Head of Service in finance, revenues, benefits and/or debt A strong track record of developing financial strategies and leading complex, multi‑disciplinary services Excellent communication and presentation skills, including briefing senior stakeholders and public forums Ability to balance strategic leadership with urgent operational demands Leadership Strengths Inspirational leadership that motivates teams and builds a culture of accountability Politically astute, with the ability to navigate shifting policy landscapes Clear, engaging communication style able to demystify complex financial information for diverse audiences A commitment to fairness, equality and inclusive service delivery A personal leadership style you are ready to bring confidently into the organisation Key Relationships You will report directly to senior leadership and line-manage several Heads of Service across finance, revenues, benefits and debt. You will also work closely with Members, service directors, auditors, external partners, and central government bodies. Working Environment The role is based on a hybrid working model, with home‑working balanced with required on‑site attendance and evening meetings. Application & Interview Process Deadline for CVs: Midnight on 29th March The organisation intends to move quickly Initial interview via Microsoft Teams Followed shortly after by a final face‑to‑face interviewThis efficient process reflects the organisation's commitment to securing the right leader without delay. Why This Role? This is a rare and high‑influence role within a complex local authority - perfect for someone who wants to: Influence strategic direction during a time of sector‑wide change Shape long‑term financial sustainability Bring their own style and make a lasting mark Step into a visible statutory leadership role Relocate for a compelling next chapter (with a relocation package available) Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website

Technical Manager Kent £70,000 (DOE) + £4,000 Car Allowance + Up to 10% Bonus Are you a berry expert with strong technical and agronomy experience? Do you thrive in a customer-facing role where compliance, sustainability, and innovation go hand in hand? Join the global leader in fresh produce and play a pivotal role in supporting the M&S Service Provision business. With operations in over 30 countries, this iconic brand is synonymous with quality and sustainability - and we are looking for a passionate Technical Manager to help drive the berry category forward. About the Role As Berry Technical Manager, you will support the model for a leading retailer, ensuring all technical requirements are delivered to the highest standards. You'll be the technical lead for berry development, working closely with growers, customers, and internal teams to drive innovation, compliance, and sustainable growth. This is a highly visible role with direct customer engagement and real commercial impact. Key Responsibilities Category & Customer Leadership Lead berry development projects (new varieties, packaging innovation, source & grower development) Support the achievement of retailers Service Provision sales budgets Work closely with the Retail Technical Manager to ensure alignment and delivery Develop an R&D strategy for berry within the retailers service provision modelGrower & Supply Chain Engagement Conduct grower visits and select farm audits Build strong working relationships with growers and suppliers Support responsible sourcing and sustainability initiativesCompliance & Technical Governance Ensure full compliance across Food Safety, H&S, customer policies, sustainability, and supplier approval Support due diligence processes to meet the retailers requirements Maintain and support procedures aligned with BRCGS, Red Tractor, and LEAF standards Contribute to sustainability initiatives including carbon accounting (M2030), water and waste (WRAP), and Scope 3 responsible sourcingAbout You We're looking for a commercially aware technical expert who can balance compliance excellence with category growth. You will have: Proven experience within fresh produce, particularly berries or top fruit Practical agronomy experience Strong audit and compliance background (HACCP, BRC, GFSI, farm audits) Broad knowledge of Food Safety, H&S, sustainability, and supplier approval systems Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint) Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships A logical, organised, and adaptable approachQualifications Degree in a relevant subject Industry training (BRC, HACCP, GFSI)Package & Benefits £70,000 salary (dependent on experience) £4,000 car allowance Discretionary bonus up to 10% 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri) 1 weekend in 7 1 bank holiday (with TOIL) 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Pension (3% employer / 5% employee after probation) PHI cover 3-month probation / 3-month noticeWhy Join? Our client connects growers and consumers through an integrated global supply chain built on quality, sustainability, and innovation. This is your opportunity to influence one of the UK's most high-profile retail partnerships while shaping the future of berry supply. If you're ready to take ownership, drive technical excellence, and make a real impact - we'd love to hear from you

Post Title: Senior Technician (Strategy & Testing).

Research Strategy, Culture, Environment and Governance Manager (0053-26) - Derby, DE22 1GBAbout the UniversityWe have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. About the RoleIn this role you will drive the University’s REF 2029 Strategy, People and Research Environment (SPRE) agenda, provi

Teacher of Girls’ Physical Education (PE) Location: Hillingdon Start Date: April 2026 Contract: Full-Time A secondary school in West London is seeking a passionate and dedicated qualified Teacher of Girls’ Physical Education (PE) to join their team on a full-time basis after the Easter

Project Officer: Town Centre Strategy.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Qualified Teacher (QTS) to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Maidstone.The school is flexible regarding key stage and year group, making this an excellent opportunity for both experienced teachers and ECTs looking to develop their

Category Manager, Category Strategy & Own Label. Category Manager - Category Strategy & Own Label.

The Director of Photonics Strategy will lead long‑term technical and commercial strategy for photonics technologies. Director of Photonics Strategy. The Director of Photonics Strategy role focuses on evaluating the direction of multiple competing technologies within Photonics within the semiconduc

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Business Operations Strategy and Planning Senior Specialist to join their team, Inside IR35.

The Role:Commercial Strategic ManagerLocation: Wolverhampton, BirminghamSalary:£70-75k , Car allowance or car Bonus and excellent benefitsSenior commercial innovation leader required to shape sustainability strategy and deliver transformational change across a complex business.

Director Integrated Insights & Strategy (IIS) UKROLE SUMMARY:As a function in the Global Commercial Analytics (GCA) division within Pfizer, Integrated Insights & Strategy (IIS) plays a critical role to enable Pfizers commercial brand strategy.

Are you looking for a new challenge?Fancy helping us shape the future of motor insurance?Prima could be the place for you.Since 2015, weve been using our love of data and tech to rethink motor insurance and bring drivers a great experience at a great price.Our story began in Italy, where weve quickl

Collections Strategy Analyst - 12 Month Fixed Term contract. Join us as a Collections Strategy Analyst! Looking for a role where you can shape real impact? In this position, you'll design and deploy smart, data-driven collections strategies that link directly to our scorecard models-making sure each

Turley are seeking to recruit an ambitious Associate Director to expand our modelling service and energy strategy work, as part of our growing Sustainability and ESG team.

Consulting Point is partnering with a fast-growing strategy and transactions advisory firm in the UK that is expanding its Private Equity practice. This team advises leading private equity funds and portfolio companies across the full investment lifecycle, including Commercial Due Diligence (CDD), V

Client Development Lead – Emerging Technology & Strategy. Technology Strategy Consultant.

We specialise in helping ambitious brands excel in email strategy, analytics, creativity and email technology.

Partner with leading consulting firms, corporates, and PE-backed businesses on senior strategy hires. Build and own a market within strategy, corporate development, or transformation. Develop a personal brand as a trusted advisor in the strategy ecosystem.

Strong contract negotiation and commercial strategy capability. At Alysian, you’ll work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and investment—where every project has a measurable impact on business performance. We operate with a uniquely agile delivery model, combining deep domain expertis

Lead Content Strategy & Content Design Manager. Lead Content Strategy & Content Design Manager. This role sits within a Customer Experience Centre of Excellence and plays a critical part in defining how content supports customer journeys, product strategy, and measurable business outcomes.

Strategy consulting with a strong analytics spine.

A leading UK wealth management firm is seeking a Commercial Strategy Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering the commercial strategy of its Wealth Planning division. As Commercial Strategy Manager, you will act as a strategic partner to the Wealth Planning leadership team, supporting th

As Global Commercial Strategy Director, you will lead the commercial strategy behind new product launches and category expansion, ensuring innovation is successfully introduced and scaled across international markets. Global Commercial Strategy Director. Global Commercial Strategy Director.

A client in the wealth management industry is seeking an experienced Commercial Pricing & Promotions Consultant to join the team.You will shape and deliver data-informed promotional strategies that drive client engagement, flows and trading activity, reporting into the Head of Commercial Performance

Head of Revenue & Commercial StrategyOutskirts of CrawleyDo you have a background in travel and tourism and are looking for your next challenge? Are you a senior commercial leader with a proven track record of driving revenue growth across multi-site operations?Lloyd Recruitment Services is working

Position - Influencing strategy and embedding design across an organisation.

A public sector organisation in Chatham is looking for an experienced Chief Finance Officer to lead financial strategy.

A leading media organization seeks a new Editor to lead Digital Spy into a new era.The role involves overseeing editorial strategies, managing a team, and analyzing performance metrics.Applicants should have strong knowledge of Google Discover and Search, and a passion for TV and movies, alongside s

Our client is looking to hire a Corporate Strategy consultant who will support the Strategy director and team. Carry out internal briefings with the relevant Directors’ and Account Managers to inform on their pitch strategy and presentation for new business opportunities. Our client is one of the

A leading financial services group is seeking a Head of Audit - Technology to lead and oversee the technology audit function.The role involves delivering high-quality audit plans, managing audit teams, and building relationships with senior stakeholders.Candidates should have extensive experience in

A leading construction contractor in Greater London is seeking an experienced Group Health & Safety Director to lead its health, safety, and compliance strategy.

Senior Manager - Global Engagement Strategy & Support (Fixed-Term Contract). Contribute to the Global Member Engagement strategy.

You are an established industry leader with proven experience operating at a Strategy Director level within an influencer agency or leading influencer strategy in‑house. As a core part of the creative strategy leadership team, you will craft consumer and corporate strategies rooted in culture that

A leading financial services firm in Greater London seeks a Vice President Experience Design Lead to shape user experiences across products.The role involves developing design strategies, mentoring junior designers, and advocating for inclusive practices.Candidates should have strong skills in creat

A charitable organization in the United Kingdom seeks an individual to manage housing assets and oversee its development programme.The role demands ensuring that the existing portfolio remains safe and compliant while also pursuing growth for new housing projects.Key responsibilities include leading

A leading consultancy firm in the UK seeks a Network and Security Consultant to support telecom businesses by providing innovative solutions.This role involves client engagement and collaboration with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges in a rapidly evolving environment.The ideal candidate wi

A leading British fashion brand is seeking a Digital Director to spearhead the brand’s digital and customer strategy.

Director, Credit Strategy Co-Ordinator, Portfolio Management. As the Director for Credit Strategy, you’ll sit at the heart of Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), working with teams across the UK, Europe and the US to help shape how we support our largest clients and deliver on our growth ambi

A leading trade body in the UK seeks a Senior Economic Policy Professional to influence national economic policy and foster collaboration among stakeholders.This pivotal role requires at least 10 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and a track record in public affairs.You will manage sign

Power Systems Planning Department is responsible for reviewing and setting the strategy and investment for the Admin Area (Power Systems) in full alignment with the Downstream and Corporate vision, mission and long-term strategy and objectives. Provide expertise in energy and utility planning, crude

This part-time position involves overseeing the Dental Education Strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing the quality of training programmes.

A global sporting event start-up in London is seeking an Operations Strategy Analyst to join their team.

A leading global media company is seeking a Product Support Lead to enhance support operations for enterprise platforms.The role includes operational leadership, strategic oversight, and ensuring high-quality service delivery across time zones.The ideal candidate will manage complex support processe

A leading retail organization in Greater London seeks a professional to manage technology portfolios and improve operational processes.The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, the ability to work within a matrix management structure, and continuous process improvement.Candidates should have exp

A leading hospitality brand in the United Kingdom seeks a Finance Controller to manage financial operations.You will prepare monthly accounts, oversee sales ledgers, and lead financial forecasts and budgets.The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or accounting, strong leadership, and excel