Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Principal Finance Officer on a 6 months contract initially with a possibility of further extension.
ROLE & PURPOSE OF JOB:
Manages and provides financial input to the strategy for Assistant Directors in line with Service plans. Leads the provision of financial support and guidance to Assistant Directors and their staff to ensure statutory requirements for financial management and accountability are met and projects are delivered in line with financial regulations and deliver value for money for the client. Identifies strategic financial opportunities through funding regimes or partnership opportunities to deliver services for Services differently to secure improved value for money.
Works alongside other finance staff and with colleagues from other services to provide coordinated customer focused support to deliver the objectives and priorities of Directorates.
Acts as the co-ordinating officer for Business Finance – manages the processes around assessing and prioritising existing and incoming demands and allocating tasks to particular finance staff at certain levels. One postholder (on a rotational basis) will also fulfill these elements of the role (with compensating reductions in the other demands of the role).
Requirements:
* Specific qualification requirement: CCAB-qualified Accountant.
* Evidence of continuing professional development and/or membership of professional body.
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