https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/cfo/Recent content in cfo on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-council-faces-another-setback-in-chief-financial-officer-search/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-council-faces-another-setback-in-chief-financial-officer-search/Somerset Council is yet again searching for a permanent chief financial officer (CFO) after its latest chosen candidate withdrew for personal reasons. This marks another hurdle for the authority, which is legally required to have a CFO — also known as the finance director or Section 151 officer — responsible for managing the council’s budget and overseeing day-to-day public service spending. Since the departure of Jason Vaughan in September 2024, Somerset Council has relied on interim appointments to fill the role.