Job Description

Head of Finance and Procurement

6 Month Fixed Term Contract- £(phone number removed) per annum

Birmingham- predominantly office based, some hybrid flexibility

BCR/AK/11389

Bell Cornwall Recruitment's client is a large public sector organisation with a head office in Birmingham. They are in need of a Head of Finance and Procurement on a 6 month fixed term contract initially. This role will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, and will shape the direction of the organisation from a Finance and Procurement perspective as well as ensure all legal responsibilities are met- especially Section 151 Responsibilities.

The Role:

Accountable for strategic financial advice and guidance for senior leadership

Accountable for all Section 151 responsibilities

Provide solid strategic leadership to the finance and procurement divisions

Deliver advice on risk management, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and insurance

Leadership of finance division, including accountancy and audit

Overall Management for the authority's financial assets

Further responsibilities can be detailed to candidates upon further discussionThe Ideal Head of Finance and Procurement will have:

Experience at a senior level in Finance and Procurement in a public sector organisation

Robust knowledge of Section 151 Responsibilities is non-negotiable

Proven track record of managing an organisational budget in the region of 9 figures

Ideally holding a CCAB qualification, or similar equivalent qualification

The dual aspect of the role is key, and exposure to both Finance and Procurement is a must have

The expectation of being in the office more often than not, although flexible working arrangements are open to negotiationInterested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now!

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(For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment business. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups)