Strategic Finance Manager

4 weeks ago


Westminster Greater London, United Kingdom Akton Recruitment Full time

Job Title: Strategic Finance Manager

Location: Westminster, London

Contract Type: 3-Month Contract

Pay: £504/day (Hybrid Working)

Role Overview: As the Strategic Finance Manager, you will be responsible for providing leadership to our Housing and Planning finance team, overseeing both capital and revenue setting and monitoring. You will play a pivotal role in delivering medium-term financial plan, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines for the publication and auditing of our annual accounts, and managing the group accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Director of Finance to drive change across the Finance Leadership Team, aligning with our Fairer Westminster commitments.
  • Develop and deliver a new service offer to key stakeholders, measuring feedback regularly to ensure effectiveness.
  • Act as an active ambassador for the Council's Diversity and Inclusion ambitions.
  • Future-proof the finance team by facilitating skill acquisition and knowledge sharing among team members.
  • Provide leadership that empowers staff to recognise their contribution to the Council's strategic objectives.
  • Foster a high-performance culture through internal service reviews aimed at improving value for money and efficiency.
  • Lead and motivate staff through coaching, mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in strategic financial management, ideally within a public sector or local authority setting.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change and inspire teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments and lead teams through transition.
  • Relevant qualifications in finance or accounting (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.

If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role as our Strategic Finance Manager and contribute to success in Westminster

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