Assistant Director - Finance

Assistant Director Finance

Vacancy Type: Permanent / Full Time

Hours Per Week: 37

Length of Contract: Permanent

Salary Range: £86,641 £111,300 per annum

Location: Boston, Spalding, Horncastle

Application Deadline: 26 February 2026

Are you a strategic, forward thinking Senior Local Government Finance Leader looking for a role with genuine scale, influence and impact?

Our client is seeking its next Assistant Director Finance (Deputy s151).

As one of the largest and most established Partnerships of its kind, they operate seamlessly across three sovereign Councils. With Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) on the horizon, they are uniquely positioned ahead of the curve, mature in their shared arrangements, and well placed to shape the future of local government in Lincolnshire. This makes the role an exceptional platform for a senior finance professional ready to contribute to and influence major transformation at scale.

Why This Role Stands Out

The breadth of their Partnership, combined with their success in securing significant external funding, makes this a highly dynamic and complex finance environment.

Working closely with our client s established shared s151 Officer, you will play a central role in:

• Leading Corporate Finance across all three Councils.
• Driving delivery of their Annual Delivery Plan and ambitious Transformation Plans.
• Shaping key strategic and financial decisions across multiple sovereign organisations.
• Strengthening financial governance and resilience through organisational change.
• Working collaboratively to ensure high quality financial services, robust performance, and effective operational delivery across the Partnership.
• Providing financial leadership and challenge that supports innovation, growth, and transformation.

This is a rare opportunity to operate in a senior leadership role with both strategic reach and meaningful impact on local communities. The role requires regular attendance at Council and Cabinet meetings across all three Councils, including some evening commitments.

About You

Our client is seeking an engaging, collaborative and credible Senior Leader who brings:

• A strong track record in local government finance, backed by extensive technical accounting and financial management expertise.
• The ability to influence and build relationships across Members, Officers, colleagues, partners, and external stakeholders at regional and national level.
• A forward looking, solutions focused mindset with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Proven leadership capability and the confidence to represent the Councils at a senior level.
• A passion for delivering positive outcomes for the people and businesses across South and East Lincolnshire.

If you thrive in a complex, evolving environment and want a senior role where you can shape the future of local government across multiple Councils, they would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Our client offers excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Annual leave commencing at 30 days and rising to 33 days after 10 years of service.
• Agile and Hybrid working.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme.
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Cycle to Work Schemes.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life.

To apply, you will need to submit your CV along with a supporting statement (no more than two pages) by the application deadline Thursday, 26th of February.

This position is a shared role within the Partnership and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating Partnership Councils.

This is a politically restricted post.

About Our Client

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. They are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually / in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role they do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.