Finance Team LeaderLocal Authority TynesideNewcastle37.5 Hours per week (Full Time)Flexible Working3 Month Contract (Possibility for Extension)£35 - 40ph Umbrella
Job Purpose
Manage a team of staff within Financial Services to ensure the Council's revenue and capital resources are used effectively and efficiently, and related financial systems and controls are operating efficiently and effectively.
Key responsibilities
* Preparing revenue and capital budgets including identifying and estimating cost pressures, and providing input to the Council's annual budget and medium term financial plan.* Monitoring and controlling revenue and capital budgets including providing input to section 151 and budget monitor reports.* Maintaining directorate cash limits and trading targets.* Maintaining accurate accounting records.* Ensuring the Council's financial systems are operating effectively and maintaining sound systems of internal financial control.* Understanding and applying external financial reporting requirements as part of the production of the Council's statement of accounts.* Supporting efficiency and transformation work across the Council.* Producing and analysing detailed statistical and management information from a range of sources, and completing government returns and claims.* Providing financial support and advice to directorates on preparing business plans and business cases.* Developing, r...