Chief Officer: Finance and Performance (S151 Officer), Rugby

Leading financial strategy and performance at the heart of decision-makingThis is a senior finance role with real influence. As Chief Officer – Finance & Performance at Rugby Borough Council, you’ll sit at the heart of how decisions are made, helping shape strategy, support change, and ensure the council remains financially sustainable for the long term.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will play a key role in guiding the Council through a period of change. The position requires a balanced approach, supporting organisational ambition while maintaining strong financial governance and will contribute to shaping the future direction of services, investment, and local government structures.

This is a comprehensive and strategically important leadership role, bringing together financial strategy, corporate performance and organisational change. It ensures that robust financial insight underpins decision‑making, supports delivery of corporate priorities and informs major investment activity.

As the Council's statutory Section151 Officer, you will lead both the finance and performance functions, ensuring resources are effectively aligned to priorities and that services are delivered in a way that provides demonstrable value for money.

The role spans a diverse and interconnected portfolio, including:

• Financial strategy, governance and long-term sustainability
• Corporate performance, risk management and assurance
• Commercial activity, procurement and income generation
• Revenues, benefits and core financial services

This role extends beyond traditional finance leadership. You will actively shape the Council's direction balancing opportunity with risk and ensuring every decision is underpinned by sound financial insight.

From major regeneration programmes to service transformation, your influence will be felt across the organisation and throughout the borough.

We are seeking an experienced finance leader who can operate at the highest level, combining technical excellence with strategic vision. You will bring:

• Proven experience as a senior finance leader (ideally Section151)
• Strong commercial awareness and organisational insight
• The ability to influence, challenge and build relationships
• A track record of leading change and improving performance
• Confidence to operate in a complex political environment

A forward‑thinking council with strong foundations and bold ambitions. Rugby Borough Council is a financially stable organisation with a strong track record of governance and performance. It benefits from:

• A balanced budget and healthy reserves
• Strong economic growth and business rates performance
• A clear ambition for regeneration and place‑shaping
• A collaborative, cross‑party political environment

The Council is entering a pivotal period, managing change, transformation and reorganisation, creating a unique opportunity for a senior leader to make a lasting impact.

Further information is available if you’re ready to shape strategy, influence decisions, and lead through change. View more information about the role and submit your application here.

If you’d like to discuss the role in more detail or have questions about the recruitment process, please contact: Matt Masters, Head of Executive Workforce Solutions. Closing date for applications: Friday12thJune.