Head of Finance
Hybrid working (min 1 day a week onsite)
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountancy professional to join the senior leadership team of a Local Authority as Head of Finance.
Reporting to the Council’s Assistant Director, Finance and working closely with the Director of Resources, you will lead the Council’s operational finance team to develop robust and compliant financial processes across the Council.
As Head of Finance, you will be pivotal in the delivery of the Council’s financial transformation programme which seeks to improve efficiency, procurement, finance processes and protocols and financial systems.
This is a great opportunity, to help drive future financial policy and achievements as well as being part of the corporate management team to drive delivery of our new Corporate Plan. You will also be a key player in the Council’s financial preparations for local government reorganisation.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading the operational finance team to embed best-practice processes in budgetary control, management accounting, treasury management and income collection.
* Overseeing the annual Statement of Accounts, liaising seamlessly with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
* Acting as Deputy Section 151 Officer when required, providing statutory financial advice and maintaining impeccable financial records.
* Supporting senior managers and councillors through the Medium-Term Financial Plan and budget-setting process.
* Driving our Financial Transformation Programme, from refining procurement and protocols to implementing a new One Advanced system.
* Building strong relationships with our wholly-owned companies and guiding them on all financial matters.
Who you are
* A fully-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA or equivalent) with degree-level education or equivalent technical expertise.
* Seasoned in leading multi-disciplinary finance teams within complex, multi-faceted organisations.
* Experienced in project management, risk mitigation and presenting financial information to senior decision-makers.
* Passionate about innovation, continuously seeking opportunities to reduce costs, increase income and improve systems.
* An excellent communicator who responds positively to shifting priorities and thrives in a collaborative environment.
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