Deputy Chief Finance Officer/Deputy S151 Officer – Humberside Fire and Rescue Service

(3 days per week with Humberside Fire and Rescue Service and 2 days per week with the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Humberside)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, an innovative, high performing organisation which has ambitious plans for the service it provides to the communities of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire. The Fire and Rescue service are seeking to appoint an ambitious, innovative and forward-thinking individual, with a proven track record at strategic level, to the position of Deputy Chief Finance Officer and Deputy Section 151 Officer. The successful applicant will report to the Executive Director of Finance/Section 151 Officer, providing strategic financial leadership and managing the finance function.

We are seeking a values driven individual who is confident in a corporate environment, has a supportive and inclusive leadership style and a high level of emotional intelligence. You will have extensive experience of providing professional financial strategic direction, hold a recognised accountancy qualification and be a current member of a relevant body. You will possess excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will also be credible, driven and self-motivated with excellent political acumen and an ability to drive forward continuous improvement.