Day Rate: £800 per day
Location: Birmingham
Contract:Initial 6-month contract
?Work Pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week on-site)
Hays is working in partnership with a local council to recruit a Head of Technical Finance, Financial Planning and Treasury Management. This is a newly created leadership role following a council-wide restructure, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of financial strategy and governance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the Technical Accounting and Strategy function within the Finance Directorate.
* Drive the Council's financial strategy, including budget planning, financial forecasting, and closure of accounts.
* Provide strategic financial advice to the Leadership Team and Elected Members to support policy decisions and transformation initiatives.
* Interpret and implement financial legislation, CIPFA codes of practice, treasury guidance, and other regulatory frameworks.
* Enhance financial systems and reporting, leading to improvements in core financial platforms and data capabilities.
* Ensure the team is future-ready, anticipating and preparing for changes in financial regulations and best practices.
* Promote continuous professional development, supporting colleagues across the council with expert knowledge and guidance.
Ideal Candidate:
* Extensive experience in senior technical finance roles within the public sector.
* Deep understanding of local government finance, treasury management, and statutory accounting.
* Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Proven ability to lead system and process improvements in complex financial environments.
This is a pivotal role for a forward-thinking finance leader ready to make a lasting impact. If you're ready to take on a strategic challenge and help shape the financial future of a major local authority, we'd love to hear from you. # #J-18808-Ljbffr