1. Strategic Finance & MTFS: You will lead the financial modelling for demand‑led budgets, using trend data to inform the Medium‑Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). You are the bridge between the Directorate's ambitions and the Council's financial reality.
2. Transformation & Savings: This role requires active involvement in business‑led projects. You will ensure budgets are realigned to deliver savings targets and mitigate pressures, reporting on timing differences and shaping project outcomes financially.
3. Business Partnering Leadership: You will move the culture toward a "self‑service" budget management approach. This involves providing high‑level advice to Corporate Directors and Heads of Service, ensuring they understand their accountabilities under Financial Standing Orders.
4. Team Development: A unique aspect of this role is the coordination of the Corporate Finance training programme (graduate & apprenticeship schemes). You will be responsible for upskilling the wider service.
Who fits this role?
* You are a CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant with significant local government experience.
* You have a track record of closing directorate accounts, managing external audit relationships, and, crucially, you have the gravitas to challenge Senior Management on savings delivery.
Location & Compensation
Location: Uxbridge (Head Office). Salary: Circa £75,000 + 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
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