Position: Chief Finance Officer Location: Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9JD Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week (09:00 – 17:00) Pay Rate: £ 420.00 Per Day Job Reference: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Act as the statutory Section 151 Officer, ensuring the authority’s financial management complies with legal and regulatory requirements. Provide strategic financial leadership and advice to senior management and elected members. Lead the preparation, management, and monitoring of the organisation’s budget, financial planning, and financial strategy. Ensure strong financial governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks. Oversee financial reporting, statutory accounts preparation, and compliance with public sector accounting standards. Provide expert financial advice to support policy decisions, service delivery, and organisational strategy. Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring effective financial operations and reporting. Work closely with external auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure transparency and accountability. Person Specification Must-Have Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent). Significant senior-level public sector finance leadership experience. Experience performing the role of Section 151 Officer or Deputy S151 in a local authority or...