Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a local authority for a Finance Manager to join their team. Please find the job description below.
Rate: 26-30 per hour (Ltd)
Contract: 3 months' ongoing
Working: Fully Remote
Hours: Part-time (3 days a week)
Role Requirements
* CCAB qualified
* Local Government or Public Sector Experience
Role Overview
* Provide specialist financial and technical advice on a range of strategic developments, including schemes involving complex funding arrangements and those delivering efficiencies linking with other departments where appropriate.
* Provide financial direction, advice and support to a range of complex development projects and initiatives. Develop and evaluate options through business case principles and appraise appropriate delivery vehicles to determine long-term sustainable solutions and safeguard the interests of the Council.
* Identify, analyse and interpret legislation, government guidance and initiatives covering the area of responsibility and assess the financial implications, risks and opportunities for the Council.
* Plan, organise and manage the budget management process in line with Corporate standards and timescales.
* Establish and develop effective partnerships with other organisations to integrate the financial plans and strategies of partners with those of the Council.
* Oversee the preparation of budgets in line with Corporate standards and timescales.
* Support the preparation of bids for external funding and ensure they are appropriate to deliver the Council Plan objectives and that there are sufficient resources to deliver these interventions.
* Support and promote the development and improvement of the Finance Transformation and Performance Directorate and the Council, promoting strong and effective employee engagement.
* Support the preparation of the Council's Statement of Accounts and the VAT and Treasury Management functions in line with corporate deadlines.
* Appraise staff and assist in their training and development, undertaking personal training as may be deemed necessary to meet the duties and responsibilities of the post.
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