Job Description
6 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
* To provide strategic and operational leadership of the Combined Authority’s finance function, ensuring effective financial management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement as the organisation evolves following devolution. The role will play a key part in driving financial transformation, strengthening reporting frameworks, and supporting senior leadership in decision-making.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* Lead the production of quarterly budget monitoring reports and treasury management updates for Leadership Team, the Combined Authority, and Audit Committee.
* Oversee and manage the year-end accounts process and external audit for 2025/26, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
* Lead the development and delivery of the 2026/27 budgeting process.
* Provide high-quality financial advice, planning support, and robust reporting across the Combined Authority.
* Drive the financial strategy and ensure strong financial performance management and governance.
* Support and oversee service-level agreements for finance-related services and contribute to the development of a unified internal finance function.
Essential Experience Required
* Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
* Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within the public sector or a complex organisation.
* Strong technical accounting expertise, including year-end accounts preparation and audit management.
Essential Qualifications Required
* Professional accounting qualification (CCAB – e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA – or equivalent).
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Additional information to note
* Working hours: 37 hours per week
* 6 months, with opportunity to apply for a permanent role when advertised.
* We work on bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
Requirements
To provide strategic and operational leadership of the Combined Authority’s finance function, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and transformation as the organisation evolves post-devolution.