Head of Financial Planning and Major Projects

4 weeks ago

Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Head of Financial Planning and Major Projects to join our team at CRA GROUP LIMITED. As a key member of our Shared Finance Service, you will be responsible for leading the Council's medium-term financial planning and providing finance support to major capital projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take collective responsibility as part of the Shared Finance Service Management Team for delivering activities that will realise the Shared Finance Service ambition to add value and inspire success.
  • Demonstrate strong and confident leadership of the Shared Finance Service, inspiring staff to deliver excellent finance services to Kingston and Sutton Councils.
  • Lead the Shared Finance Service to develop a culture that reflects the INSPIRE values and to achieve business plans and corporate objectives.
  • Have a good understanding of the role and function of all finance teams to be able to contribute to the strategic management of the service as part of the Shared Finance Service Management Team.
  • Provide strategic support and advice to Council committees, Councillors, Member boards, and corporate governance arrangements in financial matters for RBK.
  • Develop strategic partnerships and effective relationships with external partners. Undertake the role of Company Director for one or more Council-owned companies as required.
  • Support the Council in emergency planning (EP) requirements as required at CHOS level and be on the CHOS duty rota for silver level EP response.
  • Lead and Manage the Finance Trainee scheme if required.

Essential Experience and Qualification:

  • Completed a relevant professional qualification that supports delivery of functional responsibilities (e.g. CIPFA, CIMA, MBA, etc).
  • Current full member of a professional accountancy body as required under statutory guidance to deputise S151 officer duties.
  • Significant experience at Senior Finance Manager level in a Local Authority or similar public body.

Additional Information:

This is an interim support role whilst permanent recruitment is underway. The post will be hybrid with around 12 days a week expected to be spent in the office. Whilst this role is in Kingston upon Thames, occasional attendance at Sutton may be required as part of a shared management team.

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