Aberdeen is one of Europe's most thriving cities. Its dynamic economy has long been recognised as providing its citizens with the highest quality of life in Scotland.

Aberdeen City Council provides key services to over 220,000 citizens and is one of the city's leading employers, with around 8,000 staff and a gross revenue budget of over £620m.

Reporting to our newly appointed Director of Corporate Governance, the Head of Finance will ensure the Council's corporate aims and objectives are achieved through the provision of advice on the development of policy, the implementation of key corporate initiatives and the delivery of an effective Finance service related to Revenue Services, Accounting, Budgeting and Treasury Management.

You'll ensure that the service maximises the effectiveness of the Council's innovative priority based budgetary model and that delivery recognises the changing needs of customers.

In addition you will be the Financial Adviser to the Pension Panel of the North East Scotland Pension Fund. Extensive experience at senior management level within a large multi-functional organisation is essential, together with knowledge of relevant national and local government developments and the wider public sector.

You'll also undertake, on behalf of the Council, all duties and responsibilities associated with the role of The Proper Officer under Section 95 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.

For more information on the position and details of how to apply please visit www.aspenpeople.co.uk/ACC. For any queries please call Catriona Mackie or Katy Gall at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 22nd November 2013.