Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Senior Finance Officer to join Kirklees Council on an initial 3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Key Responsibilities * Provide day-to-day financial support to a mixed portfolio of services * Support and specialise in key finance functions such as financial planning, corporate accounting or capital accounting * Lead on budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting * Attend and contribute to meetings with Budget Holders and Senior Managers, presenting financial information and advice * Support the delivery of capital accounting activities within a public sector environment * Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies and procedures * Line manage, supervise and support Finance Officers and Assistant Finance Officers * Contribute to service improvements and the development of effective financial processes About You * Significant experience working within a public sector finance environment * Local Authority experience is preferred, however candidates from other public sector backgrounds will be considered * Proven experience of: * Budget monitoring and financial forecasting * Presenting financial information to Budget Holders and Senio...