Salary Circa £67k + Performance related pay + Medicash
Join Our Team as Head of Finance Delivery!
Are you a qualified finance professional who thrives in environments where your people skills are as valued as your financial acumen? Where innovation and excellence are core values and you’ll have accountability to support the delivery of the budgets and accounts for a District Council with a Housing Revenue Account, but within the wider support network of your own Business partnering team and also peer colleagues doing the same role for other District/Boroughs.
As the Head of Finance Delivery, you will be pivotal in leading the SHDC Business partnering team, ensuring robust and effective management of the Councils' finances. Your strategic leadership will enhance decision-making processes; support financial planning, and ensure compliance with legislative and policy requirements. You will coordinate, plan, and deliver comprehensive financial management and advice, making a significant impact to our client Councils. And you’ll work as part of a wider Finance Senior management team to look at departmental solutions.
We’re looking for an experienced local government finance professional who will lead the delivery of accurate budget monitoring for revenue and capital; ensuring timely and precise financial reporting. Will develop and implement effective financial controls and procedures and collaborate with statutory Section 151 to ensure robust financial management. You will also ensure budget managers are supported through guidance and training. Ongoing development of your team will be a key focus, so we need individuals who can provide strategic leadership and promote a positive culture across the finance team.
What you’ll bring to the role:
* Qualifications: Full CCAB qualification (such as CIPFA/CIMA) with ongoing CPD.
* Proven experience in managing and leading finance teams delivering yearly budgets, management accounts, year-end publications, and other in-year returns. With aptitude to delegate and engage teams to high performance.
* You’ll need to have worked in Local Government Finance previously and will have strong knowledge of financial systems and Excel. Additionally, you’ll have strong communication and interpersonal skills and will be able to work to deadlines and adapt to changing demands.
* Attributes: Ability to plan and organize a complex and varied workload, communicate confidently to a range of colleagues, customers, and stakeholders, and maintain a professional outlook and approach to working.
* Other Requirements: Whilst this role will be based at Spalding, there is a requirement to commute between sites across Lincolnshire so the postholder will need to organise own travel to attend PSPS offices and other worksites as and when required
We offer great benefits including:
* Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.1% employer contribution
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 days extra
* Get your birthday off*
* Agile working policy- Minimum of 2 days working in the office per week
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
* Inclusive employment policies including gender neutral Family Parental leave policy and Time off provisions to support those special and also challenging moments in our employees’ lives
* We support your career development
*A qualifying period will need to be completed to obtain these benefits
ABOUT US:
PSPS (Public Sector Partnership Services) is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) which is wholly owned by East Lindsey District Council, South Holland District Council and Boston Borough Council. The Company operates from its offices in Spalding, Boston, and Horncastle. The Company provides a range of services including Human Resources & Payroll, Financial Services, Procurement & Contracts, ICT (Information and Communications Technology) & Digital, Customer Contact, Revenues & Benefits, Health & Safety, and a range of Corporate Support services.
The Company primarily delivers these services to its three client Councils, in support of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (S&ELCP), across the Company itself and externally to a resident population of approximately 305,000 across the geographical boundaries of South Holland, East Lindsey and Boston.
PSPS has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.
PSPS is an equal opportunities employer.
PSPS reserve the right to change the closing date