Assistant Director of Finance

3 weeks ago

Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Eden Brown Synergy Full time

I am working with a Public Sector Organisation based in Tameside who are looking for a Assistant Director of Finance for 6 Months Initially.

The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying £39.44 Umbrella per hour (Negotiable). The role is in scope of IR35.

Job Purpose
- Support the development of the service vision and strategy: Providing operational direction and supporting the Director of Resources with the development of the vision and strategy. Responsible for the planning and overseeing implementation of operational and strategic direction, supporting the achievement of agreed outcomes and promoting a culture that ensures that customers are at the centre of the delivery of high quality services.
- Service improvement and planning: Creating a culture of positive continuous improvement, positive challenge to the way services are provided, delivering change, engendering an environment that values ideas, overseeing improvements, supporting achievement.
- Operational Leadership: Overseeing service delivery including high-level support for operational decision-making, taking appropriate and timely action.

Duties and responsibilities
- To act as Deputy S151 Officer to undertake the statutory duties under Section 151 of the Local Government Act 1972 and to support the Director of Resources in making arrangements for the proper administration of the Council's financial affairs, monitoring their effectiveness in practice.
- To ensure the proper administration of the organisation's financial affairs, the financial integrity of the Council, the maintenance of the highest standards of financial control and the provision of an effective and responsive financial management service.
- Lead through personal example, open commitment and clear action, actively contributing to strategic, corporate and service policy and decision-making, ensuring a positive approach to valuing diversity resulting in equality of opportunity, access and treatment in service delivery and employment.
- To support the development, implementation and monitoring of the Council's medium term financial strategy to ensure financial links are developed between all plans and strategies produced by the organisation.
- To support the Director of Resources in providing strategic financial advice to the organisation, Cabinet, and partners on new initiatives within the organisation and the wider financial environment e.g. changes in Government policy.
- To support elected members as local leaders, developing strong working relationships with them to understand their needs, as appropriate, providing high-level advice and support that will contribute to the organisation's performance within the areas of responsibility.
- To support the financial integrity of the organisation through sound and effective stewardship of the authority's funds through effective budget planning, monitoring and year-end processes within the areas of responsibility.

Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrate knowledge of local government finance and the key issues facing the local government sector.
- Have strong people management and coaching skills, with the ability to develop teams and individuals, which strive to achieve high standards in service delivery.
- Ability to lead teams to promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovative solutions and effective decision making which will ensure sound financial management in the delivery of the operational finance functions.
- Ability to effectively promote a strong culture of financial management, internal control and risk management across the organisation and ensure policy and practices support this.
- Ability to develop a clear vision, lead others, inspire and gain commitment to a course of action.
- Ability to provide flexible and responsive services, designed to meet customer needs and expectations and that achieve of high levels of customer satisfaction.

Qualifications and Experience
- A qualified member of a specified accountancy body (CCAB or CIMA) sufficient to act as the s.151 officer with evidence of a commitment to personal and professional development.
- Significant successful leadership experience of a comparable service at a senior level in or closely with local government, including implementing strategies leading to successful business outcomes.
- A proven track record of successful senior management of diverse professional teams including the achievement of performance targets, improvements and corporate objectives in a complex environment.
- Significant successful experience of strategic financial planning, developing and overseeing relevant large complex budgets, including pooled resources and diverse revenues, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Thank you

Yanis Patel (Eden Brown Synergy)

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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