Our client, Barnet Council, is looking for an Assistant Director of Finance to join their team.
Purpose of Job:
* Support the Executive Director of Strategy & Resources in ensuring high quality financial administration and stewardship throughout the Council.
* As a member of the Finance Leadership Team, work with the S151 officer, wider leadership team, CMT, Members and senior officers to develop the vision and values for the London Borough of Barnet and to be responsible for the delivery of that vision through sound financial management in the Council.
* Lead the Council's Budget Setting process in order to deliver accurate and timely intelligence to Members and Chief Officers.
* The delivery of a responsive service to provide financial advice and guidance to management teams and budget managers across the Council.
* The ongoing development and co-ordination of the corporate financial framework, including the medium term financial strategy, to enable the Council to prioritise and utilise its financial resources to the greatest effect and ensure activity and process comply with professional standards, Government regulations and legislation.
* The delivery of robust and efficient financial systems, processes and policies in place supported by effective training and the provision of guidance to budget managers and system users.
* Closure of accounts and securing unmodified audit opinion.
Up to £37 per hour + Negotiable + Depending on Experience
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