Head of Financial Planning and Major Projects

5 days ago


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

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead our financial planning and major projects functions. As Head of Financial Planning and Major Projects, you will be responsible for leading a newly established team to support these functions for the council.

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's 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

Interim support is required 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 (once every 2 months) attendance at Sutton may be required as part of a shared management team.



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