We are currently supporting a local authority in the South East region in their search for an Interim Principal Account to support across financial planning.
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
Rate: £520 Per Day Inside IR35
Hybrid: 2 days in teh office per week
Contract : 6 Months (Initially)
Location: South East
Main Duties:
Support the delivery of strategic financial advice across the authority to enable effective decision-making.
Provide a high-quality, professional finance service by overseeing daily operations and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, financial reporting standards, best practices, and developments.
Deliver accurate and timely financial support to senior stakeholders within designated service areas, aligning with the Councils strategic vision and values.
Collaborate with the councils service managers to prepare clear, comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial monitoring and budgeting, including robust and detailed financial forecasts.
Assist in the preparation of the Councils statement of accounts and related financial returns. Support external audit processes by ensuring all required documentation and evidence are submitted promptly.
Contribute to the development and assessment of budget proposals
Support the evaluation of service transformation initiatives and business improvements to enhance operational efficiency and value for money.
Play a key role in managing and developing the team by ensuring that staff are effectively trained and supported to help meet the service requirements.
Undertake any additional duties reasonably expected within the scope of the role.
Essential Requirements:
Extensive experience of financial management and modelling in a large local authority
Experience of process reviews and developments
Understanding of the local authority legislative frameworks and compliance frameworks relating to the code of practice
Experience of team management and developing staff
CCAB or CIMA qualified or similar demonstrable experience at a similar level
If you are keen on the role, then please apply and one of the team will be in touch with you should you meet the minimum requirements.
Alternatively, please refer someone for a referral voucher if they are successfully placed.
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