About us Salford constantly changing city, moving into an exciting future as a thriving cultural, economic and residential location with around 220,000 residents and the fastest growing population in the Northwest. The economic growth continues as we build upon achievements such as Media City and RHS Bridgewater. Salford Council is special too, you will find a style of leadership that is dynamic, creative and community led. The Spirit of Salford is everywhere, informing how we deliver services with a positive and innovative mindset. About the Role This role is a senior management post within the Council to provide strategic financial leadership and support to the DCS and DASS. You will also work closely with our health partners, with whom we pool money at scale for both Children s Services and Adult Social Care. About you To be a success, you will not only be a qualified accountant but a natural collaborator with demonstrable success of managing large-scale public finances in a highly effective way. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer, this role involves working closely with senior officers, members and partners and will provide leadership for the Directorate finance teams as part of an effective financial management function. Want to know more about Salford? As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this. Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you here Continuous S ervice commitment New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. Find out if this applies to you here. Guaranteed Assessment Schemes We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please click here. Privacy Statement and Data Protection Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr .