Bromsgrove & Redditch Council - Director of Finance & Section 151 Officer

Director of Finance & Section 151 Officer

Bromsgrove District Council & Redditch Borough Council

£Competitive / Hybrid

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are seeking to appoint a Director of Finance and Section 151 Officer to provide strategic and operational financial leadership across both organisations.

This is a senior leadership role at the heart of two sovereign councils with shared services, strong political leadership and a clear focus on value for money and high-quality services. The postholder will be a key member of the Strategic and Corporate Leadership Teams, acting as a trusted adviser to Members and senior officers, and ensuring robust financial stewardship, governance and reporting.

The councils are entering an important phase of improvement and stabilisation within the finance function. Building on work already underway, you will strengthen capacity and capability, embed a positive and high-performing culture, and ensure that finance provides timely, accurate and trusted advice to support decision-making.

With Local Government Reorganisation a live consideration in Worcestershire, the role also offers system-wide exposure and the opportunity to help shape future financial and governance arrangements.

We are seeking a fully qualified finance professional (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with experience as a Section 151 Officer or Deputy Section 151 Officer, strong political awareness, and the credibility to lead through change. Applications are welcomed from experienced S151s, deputies ready to step up, as well as those with relevant and transferable expertise.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Andy Tromans, CIPFA Penna at andrew.tromans@penna.com or on 07805 226301.

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Director of Finance & Section 151 Officer

Applications deadline: 11:59pm Sunday 22 February, 2026

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