Assistant Director of Finance Location: LondonContract: Temporary (3-month initial)Salary: £600 - 750 per day Start Date: ASAPSector: Local Government *Hybrid Working* Contact:
Job DescriptionService Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an Assistant Director of Finance on behalf of a Local Authority in London to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will deliver the strategic financial vision and direction of the authority, significantly impacting a range of services. They will lead the provision of business partnering services and also lead the production of service budget monitoring reports.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead, coordinate and support all the service side activities that produce the Budget Strategy & MTFS, Budget Update and other reports.
* Ensure the council has a robust financial management system with necessary controls and checks in place.
* Lead and prepare, as required, accounts in relation to any Council owned companies.
* Ensure financial aspects of operational and strategic, business and service plans promote and demonstrate best practice, sound financial governance, and deliver value for money.
* Management of up to 3 direct reports and up to 18 indirect reports.
CandidateCriteria
1. CCAB/CIMA Qualified (CIPFA Preferred) Accountant with extensive PQE
2. Extensive exp...