Director of Financial Services

Job description, key responsibilities and experience

Salary: £125k - £135k

Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 8 January 2025

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is looking for an exceptional Director – Financial Services to join its senior leadership team.  This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to shape London's financial future, contributing directly to the delivery of the Mayor's strategic priorities while ensuring financial resilience and excellence.

The Role

As Director – Financial Services, you will be a critical member of the Resources Directorate and a trusted deputy to the Chief Finance Officer (Section 127 Officer).

Leading a talented and diverse team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Shaping and implementing the GLA’s financial strategy to deliver the Mayor’s priorities.
• Overseeing the Mayor’s budget, Assembly budgets, consolidating the GLA group in the Statement of Accounts
• Managing the implementation of strategic initiatives, such as devolution projects and a new SAP Hana ERP system.
• Providing expert financial advice to senior stakeholders, including the Mayor’s Office, Assembly Members, and external partners.
• Leading a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement across the Financial Services team.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Full membership of a professional accountancy body (e.g., CCAB, CIMA, CIPFA).
• Proven experience in public sector finance at a senior level.
• Leadership and change management skills.
• The ability to inspire trust and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to deliver financial transformation and innovation within complex organisations.

Why Join the GLA?

At the GLA, we are passionate about supporting London's residents and businesses through financial excellence. Our collaborative and dynamic working environment empowers our teams to deliver real impact across the capital.

This role offers

• The chance to lead on significant projects that shape London's financial and strategic future.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture, with a strong emphasis on professional development.
• Hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

Next Steps

If you are ready to bring your expertise and leadership to a role where you can make a tangible impact on London, we’d love to hear from you.

The GLA is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Apply via the Penna website.

Contact: Andrew Tromans

Email: andrew.tromans@penna.com or, Phone: 07805 226 301