* Drive strategic finance in a highly visible senior role
* Join a progressive and forward-thinking public sector team
About Our Client
Our client is a well established and ambitious local authority in the Midlands, known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and financial excellence. With a balanced medium-term financial strategy in place and a recent track record of outstanding audit outcomes, they are focused on strengthening their strategic finance capabilities to meet future challenges and opportunities.
Job Description
* Lead the build and development of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy
* Partner with senior stakeholders across services and corporate functions
* Analyse and scrutinise spending plans, pressures, and corporate functions
* Oversee key revenue funding streams including grants and council tax
* Support budget planning and monitoring processes
* Provide insight and advice to boards and strategic leadership teams
* Contribute to financial reporting and statutory returns
The Successful Applicant
The successful Senior Accountant - Financial Strategy should have:
* CCAB Qualified Accountant (e.g. CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
* Experience in a similar strategic or business partnering finance role
* Ability to influence and engage non-finance stakeholders effectively
What's on Offer
* Salary up to £49,000
* Hybrid working - 2 days on site
* LGPS Pension: Secure future income, life cover, and family benefits
* Leave: 28 days + bank holidays, with an additional day during Christmas
* Additional perks: Discounts, enhanced parental leave, and well-being support
* Opportunity to accelerate your public sector finance career
If you're a strategic thinker ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
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