Westminster Finance Leader Opportunity

Head of Revenues and Benefits (Control) Opportunity Apply NOW

Employer

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

Location

City of Westminster, London (Greater)

Salary

£74,688 - £83,331 per annum

Closing date

15 Dec 2023

Work with Westminster City Council – A Finance Team with a Vision

Join the dynamic Finance Team at Westminster City Council, where every day brings extraordinary stories and opportunities to impact residents' lives. Our team is known for going above and beyond, using smart financial strategies to achieve more for our community.

The Remarkable Carrick Yard Investment

Dive into the extraordinary success story of the Carrick Yard housing development on Luton Street. Our innovative approach, from creating joint venture partnerships to underwriting unsold units, has led to the construction of 171 homes and revitalized the Church Street area. This success fuels our ability to invest more in vital public services for our communities.

Watch the Carrick Yard Investment Story

About the Role: Head of Revenues and Benefits (Control)

As the Head of Revenues and Benefits (Control), you play a pivotal role in Westminster's success story. Your responsibilities include providing inspirational leadership to our Integrated Business Centre (IBC) partnership. You'll oversee transactional and operational finance services, ensuring strong relationships with partner providers and stakeholders. You will focus on delivering services such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Income Manager while championing continuous improvement.

Additionally, you'll act as a Subject Matter Expert for the finance system, address issues that arise, and provide comprehensive management information. Your role includes advising on emerging issues, policies, and legislation, ensuring the executive leadership stays informed about opportunities and risks.

About You: Qualifications and Experience

You should have a CCAB/CIMA qualification or equivalent or relevant hands-on experience to thrive in this role. Your track record should demonstrate leadership in a large organization, overseeing transactional finance functions and services. Experience in Purchase-to-pay, order-to-cash, Income Manager processes, and debt recovery protocols is crucial. It would help if you also had a knack for building partnerships with senior managers, officers, and statutory bodies.

Your proven ability to champion organizational change, lead teams, and foster a positive culture is vital. Advanced understanding of complex finance systems, project and change management, and excellent relationship and communication skills are also key.

What We Offer: A Fairer Westminster

Westminster is a vibrant place with a commitment to fairness. As part of our inclusive workplace, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered.

We support flexible working patterns and offer various options, including Agile working. The Council is a Disability Confident Employer, ensuring that if you meet the essential criteria and declare a disability, you are guaranteed an interview.

Application Details

Apply by December 15, 2023. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted in early January 2024 for interviews.

For an informal discussion, email Martin Hinckley, Director of Revenues and Benefits, at MHINCKLEY@WESTMINSTER.GOV.UK.

Join us in building a Fairer Westminster!