Horsham District is regularly ranked as one of the very best places in the country to live and we are proud to have played a significant role in shaping that success. Despite the gloomy economic climate, we have lost none of our ambition and we are committed to maintaining and enhancing the special nature of our District.

Whilst we have successfully managed the financial challenges so far, with the continuing squeeze on public finances, we need to reshape our organisation so that we can realise our aspirations whilst reducing costs and improving customer experience.

We are pursuing a number of initiatives including the possibility of increasing the range of services that are outsourced or shared with other councils. Working closely with the Chief Executive, the Corporate Management Team and the Cabinet, the successful candidate will lead this area of activity.

The postholder will be the Council's Chief Finance Officer (Section 151 Officer) and will have a professional accountancy qualification and the skills and experience to promote high calibre financial management throughout the organisation.

The postholder will also support our future development opportunities programme which aims to ensure, through the strategic acquisition and disposal of property, that we can help create quality places to live and work and, at the same time, reduce our reliance on Government Grant by generating substantial revenue streams and capital receipts.

To an outstanding candidate with substantial financial, change management and leadership experience, this post offers a unique opportunity to help us move forward and to realise our ambitions.

Reshaping the way we do business over the next two years will require changes to our management structure, which is why the post is offered on a fixed term basis. This will be subject to review as the new shape and size of our organisation emerges.

Closing Date: 12:00 noon, Friday 4 November 2011. This post will require an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.

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