Interim Head of Finance

7 months ago

Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Eden Brown Synergy Full time

I am working with a Local Authority in North Manchester who are looking for an experienced** Interim Head of Finance** for 4-6 months initially.

The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying £600 umbrella per day (negotiable for the perfect fit)

The Authority offer a hybrid working pattern and due to the nature and level of work involved this role can not be carried out fully remote.

**JOB PURPOSE**

To be a key member of the Directorate Leadership Team, and to lead and develop a professional team in order to provide consistently high quality financial support and advice to ensure that the key outcomes of an efficient, effective and economic service are delivered.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To be a key member of the Directorate Leadership Team, helping them to develop and implement strategy and to resource and deliver the organisation's objectives sustainably and in the public interest
- To be actively involved in and able to bring influence to bear on, all material business decisions to ensure immediate and longer term implications, opportunities and risks are fully considered and aligned with the organisation's financial strategy
- To lead on the promotion and delivery of good financial management so that public money is safeguarded at all times and used appropriately, economically, efficiently and effectively
- To deliver and develop a finance function that is resilient, fit for purpose and continuously improving whilst aspiring to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism
- To lead and develop a small professional team and budget holders within the service area, establishing a plan with the objective of continuously improving financial management. This will include developing a performance management framework so that the quality of service provision by the team and the financial competency of budget holders can be measured.
- To be personally responsible for taking all necessary steps to understand fully the strategic business needs of the service or area allocated to you and a general awareness of the whole of the Council business, in order to provide expert assistance to senior management in achieving value for money and business or service improvement.
- To co-ordinate the Revenue Budget, the Capital Budget, the Medium Term Financial Strategy, annual closure of accounts, and grant claim processes in accordance with the corporate procedure as advised by the Assistant Director of Finance.
- To prepare timely and appropriate financial management information as required by the Assistant Director of Finance, the s151 officer, Executive Directors and Members of the Council.

**Essential Qualifications**
- CCAB or Equivalent and evidence of continuous professional development.

**Essential Experience & knowledge**
- Management experience working at a senior level in a financial environment
- Extended experience of budget preparation and control, and closure of accounts in a large organisation
- Experience of working successfully and effectively as part of a team and of formulating strategies, policies, objectives, and targets that deliver value for money and/or service improvement
- Experience of using performance management techniques to lead and motivate staff, and of developing a culture that has achieved a high level of performance and continuous service improvement
- Detailed understanding and working knowledge of Local Government Finance law, best practice and related issues
- Up to date knowledge of relevant accounting practices.

Thank you

Charlotte

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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