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Financial Transformation Accountant

1 month ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom MyJobScotland Full time €72,266 - €86,448

Corporate Services
Principal Accountant - Fixed term for 1 year
Waverley Court
The Principal Accountant role at City of Edinburgh Council demands a seasoned professional with a proven track record in financial management, strategic leadership, and organisational change.

Working closely with the Financial Strategy and Best Value Manager, you will have the skills to lead financial transformation initiatives, drive digital enablement, and foster a culture of prevention-led strategies, the ideal candidate will possess expertise in public financial management while adeptly navigating the complexities of the public sector.

You'll collaborate closely senior leadership teams to formulate, develop, and ultimately deliver comprehensive savings and transformation proposals. Your expertise will be instrumental in guiding our financial trajectory, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. This role demands a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and the ability to navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence and precision. You will manage a team of finance professionals who will support the development of savings and transformation proposals, leveraging innovative solutions and best practices to optimize financial performance and operational efficiency.

As part of our goal to improve our organizational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we're bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we're changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioral and technical (skills for the job) based approach. We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognize the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organization.

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

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