My client is looking for a CCAB qualified accountant with a background in Local Government and Capital finance to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Head of Finance, the role will take responsibility for providing expert advice and guidance regarding the Councils' Capital Programme and Commercial programmes. You will also take responsibility for leading and managing the development of the Capital investment programmes as well as provide commercial finance support to a number of Council programmes and will be recognised as an expert in commercial finance models. You will work as part of the Senior Leadership Team of the service and provide inspirational leadership.
Day to day the role duties will include:
Lead and coordinate the development of Capital Investment Programmes for Sutton
Identify and implement suitable financing options for capital investment and commercial programmes
Provide support, advice and challenge to significant Council commercial activities, including provision of financial modelling and viability testing, and delivering expert advice regarding commercial delivery vehicles
Lead on the development of a multi year Capital Programme and detailed Budgets, identifying appropriate financing options and setting out clear implications for the revenue budget
Lead on the annual review of the Capital Strategy, working closely with colleagues in the Pensions and Treasury team to align the Capital Strategy to the Treasury Strate...