Featured Opportunities at Rugby Borough Council
Opus People Solutions are delighted to be working exclusively with Rugby Borough Council to recruit a Chief Officer - Finance & Performance (Section 151 Officer).
This is a senior finance role with real influence. As Chief Officer – Finance & Performance at Rugby Borough Council, you’ll sit at the heart of how decisions are made, helping ensure the council remains financially sustainable for the long term.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will play a key role in guiding the Council through a period of change. The position requires a balanced approach, supporting organisational ambition while maintaining strong financial governance and will contribute to shaping the future direction of services, investment, and local government structures.
This is a comprehensive and strategically important leadership role, bringing together financial strategy, corporate performance and organisational change. It ensures that robust financial insight underpins decision-making, supports delivery of corporate priorities and informs major investment activity.
As the Council’s statutory Section 151 Officer, you will lead both the finance and performance functions, ensuring resources are effectively aligned to priorities and that services are delivered in a way that provides demonstrable value for money.
This role extends beyond traditional finance leadership.
You will actively shape the Council’s direction balancing opportunity with risk and ensuring every decision is underpinned by sound financial insight.
From major regeneration programmes to service transformation, your influence will be felt across the organisation and throughout the borough
We are seeking an experienced finance leader who can operate at the highest level, combining technical excellence with strategic vision.
You will bring:
A forward-thinking council with strong foundations and bold ambitions.
Rugby Borough Council is a financially stable organisation with a strong track record of governance and performance. It benefits from:
The Council is entering a pivotal period, managing change, transformation and reorganisation, creating a unique opportunity for a senior leader to make a lasting impact.
If you’re ready to shape strategy, influence decisions, and lead through change, we’d love to hear from you. View more information and submit your application via the button below.
If you’d like to discuss the roles in more detail or have questions about the recruitment process, please contact:
Matt Masters
Head of Executive Workforce Solutions
Matthew.Masters@opuspeoplesolutions.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 12th June
