3-month contract position with a local authority
Summary
* This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, seeking a Team Manager to oversee a small team of specialist and professional staff or a large team of operational staff within a specific service area. The role involves managing a direct budget for staff resources and reporting to a Level 3 head of service or director. The position is crucial for providing high-quality financial accounting and strategic management information, ensuring the delivery of annual accounts, and offering strategic financial advice to support decision-making processes.
Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality financial accounting and strategic management information.
* Lead the production of the statement of accounts, a complex and technical project.
* Serve as the council’s professional lead on the delivery of annual accounts and financial data assurance.
* Offer strategic financial advice for decision-making processes, including financial modeling.
* Lead the preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts.
* Manage the delivery of the council’s annual accounts and returns, including grant claims and VAT returns.
Requirements
* Extensive management experience in a financial environment.
* Proven experience in interpreting complex financial regulations.
* Strong track record of managing and delivering technical financial projects.
* Experience in leading and motivating finance teams with successful outcomes.
* Excellent technical accounting skills and experience with contract account reconciliations.
* Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience.
* Relevant professional qualification at a postgraduate level.
* QCF level 7 in leadership and management.
* Programme management qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience.
Additional Information
* Working hours: 37 hours per week.
* Requires access to the UK government Public Services Network (PSN) and is subject to a BPSS check.
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.