JOB TITLE: Principal Finance Officer
LOCATION: Lewes, East Sussex (1 day a week in office, possibility of flexibility)
PAY RATE: £25 - £30 per hour
DURATION/HOURS: 6 months (possible extension)/ Mon-Fri 37 hours (5 days)
START DATE: ASAP
Role purpose:
To co-ordinate, support and develop the provision of high quality professional financial information, advice, accountancy and budgetary services to Council Departments and external agencies.
Key tasks:
Prepare annual revenue and capital estimates, in partnership with departmental budget managers, in compliance with corporate procedures, timescales and financial regulations.
As a critical friend, engage with and advise budget managers in managing, monitoring and reporting on financial performance, including financial forecasts, unit costing data and savings/efficiency analysis.
Ensure the prompt closing of accounts, in accordance with statutory requirements, accounting standards and good practice. Prepare appropriate information to support the annual Statement of Account and audit.
Establish, develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external customers, stakeholders and partners.
Ensure the effective development and provision of high-quality financial information, advice and training to budget managers.
Initiate and promote the effectiveness of services, systems and processes, recommending improvements to performance and best value for stakeholders and ...