Your new company
This public sector organisation is at the forefront of local innovation, offering a unique opportunity to be part of transformative plans that focus on economic growth, digital advancements, and community-centered projects. The organisation's forward-thinking initiatives for the upcoming year include sustainable development, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge technological investments.
Your new role
* Manage and supervise Senior Finance Business Partners and their teams to ensure strategic financial oversight and implement a standardised operating model for effective financial services.
* Lead the organization's strategic financial management, including the development of the Medium-Term Financial Plan, annual budget, and local tax strategies.
* Act as the primary finance professional for the organization's transformation plans, ensuring they are strategically sound, integrated, and financially sustainable.
* Oversee the daily operations and performance management of the Budget Strategy team, ensuring consistent high performance.
* Ensure compliance with S151 statutory officer responsibilities, developing and maintaining internal financial policies and regulations, while aligning with external standards and best practices.
* Drive the development of the Accountancy Service under the direction of the Assistant/Head of Finance, focusing on HR, workforce matters, and service provision to ensure quality accountancy support.
* Build and maintain strong, independent relationships with senior officers and members, providing financial compliance advice, addressing challenges, and guiding financial governance.
* Act as a financial authority on major organisational projects, ensuring financial controls and governance are integrated throughout.
* Serve as the primary advisor on specialised financial topics, demonstrating expertise in relevant financial disciplines.
* Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial and non-financial reports relevant to the role, presenting these to senior officers as necessary.
* Support and deputise for the Assistant/Head of Finance, helping to achieve service objectives and acting as a deputy S151 officer in their absence.
* Represent the Assistant/Head of Finance in various internal and external meetings, contributing as a key expert on financial matters.
What you'll need to succeed
* Proven experience in a senior financial role, public sector experience is imperative.
* Relevant accounting qualifications (e.g., CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) are highly desirable.
* Excellent analytical, organisational, and leadership skills.
* The ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
* Clear business partnering and financial planning experience.
What you'll get in return
* Up to 58,000 per annum with an increase next year.
* Hybrid/Remote working.
* Clear progression in the next couple of years.
* Fantastic Public Sector Pension Scheme.
* 30+ days annual leave entitlement.
* The option to purchase up to one week of additional annual leave.
* Employee wellbeing schemes and childcare vouchers.
* Cycle-to-work and car lease scheme.
* Technology purchase scheme.
* Discounted gym and leisure membership.
* Pay advance facility, advance loans for sustainable rail and bus travel.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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