Job Description

Salary

71,425 - 80,216

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Employment type

Permanent

Package

Permanent; Northallerton, Hybrid Working

Job category/type

Administration, Business and Finance, Finance

Date posted

27/01/2026

Job reference

EXTL000842

EXTERNAL VACANCY

The Organisation

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced finance leader to take responsibility for the Combined Authority's financial strategy and operations. This is a pivotal role that ensures robust financial planning, governance, and compliance to support informed decision-making and the effective delivery of regional priorities.

As Head of Finance, you will provide visionary financial leadership, developing and implementing medium and long-term financial plans aligned with organisational objectives and statutory requirements. You will oversee all aspects of financial governance, including budgeting, reporting, audit processes, and risk management, while advising senior leaders and elected members on the financial implications of investment proposals and funding strategies.

What you will bring

The role requires CCAB accountant (CIPFA preferred) with extensive senior leadership experience in financial management within large, complex organisations, ideally in the public sector. You will demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking, strong technical accounting skills, and a proven ability to develop and deliver financial strategies that ensure sustainability and compliance. Key strengths include stakeholder engagement, risk management, and the ability to lead organisational change. The role requires excellent communication and influencing skills, high-level analytical ability, and proficiency with financial systems such as Oracle and advanced Excel. A deep understanding of local government, devolution, and public sector finance regulations is essential, alongside a commitment to integrity, equality, and continuous improvement.

More details of our fantastic benefits and values can be found here: Careers at York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority: Work for us

Contact and Apply

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please visit our dedicated campaign site: YNYCA - Finance Opportunities > NY Resourcing

Closing date:

Monday 23 February at 12 midnight City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.