Head of Finance

About The Role

Ubico is an award-winning environmental services company partnering with eight partner councils. We're shaping a greener, more efficient future for our communities and we're looking for a strategic, forward-thinking Head of Finance to help lead that change. With responsibility for a £60 million budget and a talented team of six, you'll play a pivotal role in driving innovation, financial performance, and value across our partnerships.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll ensure robust financial planning, governance, and reporting while supporting major transformation projects from digitising our fleet with smart technology to increasing electric vehicle use and moving to plant-based HVO fuel. You'll be a key player in our journey toward sustainability and efficiency, helping us create cleaner, smarter services for our residents.

This is a high-impact leadership role requiring strategic insight and hands-on collaboration. You'll work closely with operational leaders and partner councils, providing financial expertise that informs key decisions and shapes long-term strategy. With local government reorganisation opening exciting opportunities for growth, this is a perfect time to join a business that's evolving and expanding its reach.

We're looking for a qualified finance leader (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with a proven record in managing complex budgets, leading teams, and driving financial performance in a multi-stakeholder environment. You'll bring commercial acumen, political sensitivity, and a passion for delivering value for money in public services.

Join us and make a tangible difference in how local government services are delivered sustainably, strategically, and collaboratively.

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.
 
Special Conditions

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check
• Full UK driving licence with access to a car for work purposes
 
What we can do for you

- 26 days paid annual leave (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days plus BH`s after 5 years
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 4% of your earning
- Enhanced holiday scheme which gives you the option to buy or sell up to 1 weeks annual leave (pro rate for p/t)
- Employee discount scheme via our Unity Rewards app, which offers discounts across major retailers and attractions, days out restaurants and holidays.
- Access to a free confidential employee assistance helpline 24/7
- Health and wellbeing support including free eye tests for applicable roles
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Full PPE supplied
- Free tea and coffee
- Free on site parking
- Opportunities for progression
- Ongoing training
- A fixed 37 hour week
- Opportunity to become a key worker and support your local community 

Closing date for applications- 3rd November 2025
Interview date-  13th and 14th November 2025

About The Organisation

Ubico employs in the region of 1000 staff and operates 1300 vehicles and plant over 1300 square miles of the most beautiful and vibrant towns, cities and countryside you’ll find. We offer a friendly and flexible working environment, where you really feel part of the Ubico `family’.
 
The work is diverse and fast paced, delivered by teams who work closely and collaboratively to deliver results. Our work ethic is underpinned by our five values - deliver quality, be safe, do the right thing, care for the environment, and work together. We strive to achieve these values in everything we do and we are seeking enthusiastic and committed people who are committed to making a positive difference to Ubico and to the people and neighbourhoods we serve.
 
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children.  Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies.

Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references;  proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.