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Assistant director finance – strategic resources

Up to £85k per annum, Northallerton

North Yorkshire County Council is pursuing ambitious plans for transformation. We face challenges balancing the need to make large-scale efficiencies with our plans for modernisation.

We are looking for a professional, performance-focused leader to drive performance and change, support our future direction in relation to strategic financial and performance management.

This is not a typical finance role and is not for the faint hearted but the rewards will be high for the right person.

If you are interested in meeting the challenge in North Yorkshire, then we would like to hear from you.

For further details and to apply visit this website

Closing Date: 29th April

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