About Us

About the Role

The Deputy Financial Controller assists the Financial Controller in maintaining the financial stability of the organisations for the future, supporting strategic projects, providing management information, and monitoring and setting revenue and capital budgets to meet the key priorities of both Councils. The individual will be part of a high performing team delivering financial support to service managers from a wide variety of different services including community safety and corporate support services.

About Us

Despite the financial pressures facing all councils, Richmond and Wandsworth are focused on protecting front line services for residents and delivering on promised commitments.  Wandsworth is proud to have committed £10m to a Cost of Living Fund to support residents throughout the crisis and Richmond is currently investing £5m into specific public realm improvements across the borough as well as embarking on the long awaited redevelopment of Twickenham Riverside.  

No two days in finance are the same, you’ll be joining a supportive integrated team that offers the opportunity to develop and learn new skills as different challenges present themselves. 

About You

The post holder will need to be CCAB qualified or have relevant experience in an accounting role in local government.  The individual will provide advice to secure effective delivery and value for money across the entire organisation and communicate complex financial issues to all levels of the organisation. The ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks to deliver on service goals and ambitions is a must.

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, there is the expectation that the post holder will be required visit our offices at least once a week as the service requires and on occasion attending member meetings outside of core hours.

Our agile working strategy actively supports and encourages a dynamic work environment and daily working experience. Agile working helps put the needs of our staff at the centre of everything we do, so if specific flexible working arrangements helps you with this, feel free to let us know. 

We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 40 days including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities. 

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  07/11/2023

Shortlisting Date: TBC

Interview Date: TBC  

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils