Chief Finance Officer
Based in Kent, hybrid working
Permanent, Full-time position - £73,242 - £86,518
We’re working with a Unitary Authority in the South East to support the recruitment of their Chief Finance Officer (Deputy S 151).
Key Responsibilities of the Chief Finance Officer:
1. Direct, oversee and report on the council’s budget, treasury management, cashflow, business partnering and Exchequer services
2. Lead a significant element of the Council's Financial Improvement and Transformation
3. Produce comprehensive strategy papers and monitoring reports, to support the Corporate Management Team, Cabinet and Council in making decisions and facilitate effective scrutiny by committees
4. Collaborate with the full range of internal stakeholders, including Members, Corporate Management Team and other senior managers
5. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with external bodies and peer groups
Essential Experience required of the Chief Finance Officer:
6. CAB Qualified with extensive (minimum Head of Service) experience in a large public sector organisation
7. Experience managing/overseeing financial management, forecasting modelling and recovery functions
8. Highly numerate and able to present effectively to management teams with strong report writing skills