At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference. Overall Job Purpose To manage and lead the Finance Department in its entirety ensuring that a professional, technical and innovative financial function is operated and effectively meets the needs of the Council and its services, while ensuring a professional and effective financial governance framework is provided while deputising for the Section 151 Officer ensuring compliance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) statutory requirements. Acting as a Senior Finance Business Partner to Group Heads, Council Leadership Team, Members and external parties including Internal and External Auditors, Government departments, HMRC, Insurers and Banks. Attends committee meetings as required to present Finance Reports or to act as the Senior Finance officer as required while Deputising for the S151 Officer. Managing the Finance department operationally in its entirety. For more information about joining the Finance Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage). Please apply via Home | Arun Council We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability. For support with your application and CV writing, please visit Applying for a job with us. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply. CLOSING DATE: 10 th January 2025 23:59 Further information on this vacancy