Head of Finance

Local Authority Blackburn

Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00

3 Days required in the office (2 Days Remote)

Salary Negotiable - (£500-£700pd) Dependent on Experience

Job Purpose

You will take responsibility for our finance teams and performance monitoring team developing the plans necessary to deliver excellent services to our residents.

You will have the opportunity to influence the direction of the services and support our staff to make the continuous improvements needed to enable our services to flourish.

The successful applicant will play a vital role in supporting the development of our social care and public health services, offering inspiring leadership to our teams and influencing the strategic direction of our services linked to regulatory and business plan requirements.

We are on an improvement journey and have brought together a range of services including for example commissioning, finance and performance, which with your expertise, will support the Directorate to operate within budgets and evidence compliance with a range of regulated activities.

Main responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to design and deliver integrated services, ensuring efficient budget use.


• Develop and improve financial, performance, and business systems for managing contracts, focusing on outcomes and quality.


• Ensure commissioned services are high-quality, cost-effective, and people-centered with ongoing quality assurance.


• Lead Adult Social Care Finance, Performance, Direct Payments, and Complex Care teams to drive service improvements and align with public health strategies.


• Ensure compliance with Local Authority systems, including risk management, performance monitoring, and workforce planning.


• Manage multiple Council budgets and funding streams effectively.


• Represent the council in key meetings and with health sector partners to ensure collaborative service delivery.


• Drive innovation and continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for citizens.


• Provide leadership, fostering employee development, wellbeing, and proactive health management.


• Provide timely information to stakeholders to monitor performance and progress towards strategic goals.

Requirements for the role

• Must be able to attend the office 3 days per week (Flexibility on the days)


• Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA)


• Must have significant experience within Adult Social care at a Senior Level


• Or similar significant NHS experience

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969