Orbis Finance Shared Service Head of Finance (Economy, Environment, Culture and Governance) Joint Post (Brighton & Hove City Council and East Sussex County Council)

Work Locations: Bartholomew House, Brighton and County Hall, Lewes Salary (Blended Grade): £55,217 to £60,448

This is a key Service Finance role supporting a diverse, dynamic and high profile group of services for Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) and East Sussex County Council (ESCC) as part of the Orbis shared service collaboration between the two councils and Surrey County Council.

The role will be employed and hosted by Brighton & Hove and will report on a day-to-day basis to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer (BHCC) but will work closely with the counterpart Finance lead in ESCC and will be a member of the extended Orbis Finance management community providing a trusted finance service to the following service directorates:

In BHCC • Economy, Environment & Culture • Neighbourhoods, Communities & Housing • Strategy, Governance & Law

In ESCC • Communities, Economy and Transport • Governance Services

The post-holder will be responsible for a team of accountants and finance officers in each council. Orbis works on a presumption of integration and over time the post-holder will be expected to look at integration opportunities along with the respective Head of Finance in Surrey and other Orbis Finance teams to provide greater career development opportunities, resilience and efficiencies.

The role will provide support, advice and challenge on a wide range of strategic and complex areas such as budget strategy and development, both annual and medium term, complex capital schemes, transformation and savings programmes.