Senior Financial Planning and Projects Manager

4 weeks ago


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

Contract opportunity with local authorities

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Head of Service to lead on Councils medium term financial planning and provide finance support to the Councils major capital projects such as the redevelopment of the Cambridge Road Estate. The successful candidate will lead a newly established team to support these functions for the council following a restructure.

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 Requirements:

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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