Head of Corporate Finance at HAYS

Position Head of Corporate Finance
Posted 14 Apr 2026
Expired 14 May 2026
Company HAYS
Location Derbyshire | GB
Job Type Full Time

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Leads EMCCA’s corporate finance, MTFS, capital strategy, audit, controls and high‑level financial leadership Your new company The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is the strategic regional authority for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham. Your new role We are proud to be working exclusively on a retained basis with the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) to appoint a visionary and strategically minded Head of Corporate Finance. This is a high‑impact leadership role at the heart of a rapidly developing organisation with a bold regional mission. As EMCCA continues to grow, this role offers the chance to shape financial strategy, lead an ambitious team, and influence major investment programmes across the region. As Head of Corporate Finance, you will provide strategic leadership across EMCCA’s entire Corporate Finance function—driving excellence, strengthening governance, and ensuring the Authority’s financial strategies and statutory obligations are delivered to the highest standard. You will lead the development and delivery of the Medium‑Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), provide oversight of capital and revenue monitoring, and ensure EMCCA’s financial planning, accounting and reporting frameworks remain robust and fit for purpose. With responsibility for a small but talented team, you will cultivate a high‑performing culture and work collaboratively across the organisation, partnering with the Head of Financial Services and Finance Business Partners to ensure seamless financial operations.This is a senior, politically restricted post, reporting directly to the Finance Director and playing a key role in organisational leadership and direction. Provide strategic leadership and direction for all Corporate Finance activity. Own and deliver the MTFS, capital strategy and oversight of financial planning. Lead and develop a high‑performing finance team through growth and change. Oversee budgeting, strategic financial planning, and financial performance reporting. Ensure statutory compliance including production of the Statement of Accounts and liaison with external auditors. Maintain strong financial governance, controls and risk management. Drive efficiency, value for money and continuous improvement across the function. Lead financial appraisal of business cases, investment proposals and commercial activity. Ensure alignment of financial planning with EMCCA’s strategic goals and governance frameworks. Build strong relationships across partner authorities and EMCCA leadership. Lead AP/AR functions and ensure the integrity of EMCCA’s financial systems What you'll need to succeed You will be an outstanding finance leader with the credibility, resilience and influence to operate at senior level within a political and complex organisational landscape. You bring: Significant experience as a Senior Finance Leader in a local authority or comparably complex organisation. A track record of shaping and delivering financial strategy. Strong understanding of legislation, regulations, and professional standards (e.g. CIPFA). Experience driving financial transformation and improvement. Proven ability to lead and motivate high‑performing teams. Excellent political awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Fully qualified CCAB accountant with evidence of ongoing CPD. A leadership or management qualification is desirable. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now As EMCCA’s exclusive recruitment partner, we are managing the full recruitment process. To discuss this role confidentially Please contact: bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15

Job Info:

  • Company: HAYS
  • Position: Head of Corporate Finance
  • Work Location: Derbyshire
  • Country: GB

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