Job Description

Head of Finance

My client is a Local Authority in the Central/Midlands who are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Finance on an interim basis.

About the role:

Based in Central/Midlands (Hybrid):

Leading the Financial Management and Strategy function for the finance service to ensure effective accountancy and financial management services are delivered.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop deliver and evaluate the Council's financial management strategy in accordance with the Councils financial strategies e.g., Finance Strategy, Treasury Management Strategy and Budget Monitoring Policy.
2. Develop and lead on financial projects and change programmes that impact Council wide in order to meet strategic, operational and Council priorities.
3. Maintain and develop accurate financial management systems to support the delivery of effective and accurate financial services in accordance with the requirements of the Financial Management Code.

What's on offer:

• Salary: 600 - 700 per day, inside IR35.

negotiable based on experience

please submit your CV with the rate you require

• Hybrid Working - One day per week
• Contract type: Contract (37hrs a week)
• Hours: 09:00 -17:30 Monday to Friday

About you:
You will have the following experience:

Experience & Qualifications required:

• A CCAB qualification (or equivalent).
• Significant experience of leadership and operating at a senior management level in a complex organisation.
• Experience of managing and motivating staff to deliver strong performance.
• Knowledge of governance and legislation and how they can be applied in a local government environment.

How to apply

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to 250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Brad on remembering to include your details as well.

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