Local Authority Finance Lead

4 days ago


Crewe, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Ltd Full time

**Job Title:** Local Authority Finance Lead

**Location:** Local Authority Cheshire (Remote Working)

**Job Type:** Full-time

**Estimated Salary:** £35-£40 per hour (Umbrella)

As a Local Authority Finance Lead at Service Care Solutions Ltd, you will be responsible for leading the finance team, promoting financial systems, ensuring staff development, and fostering a culture of accountability, governance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Develop and implement Finance Procedures, provide advice on financial delegation, and support senior management in budget management and forecasting.
  2. Manage and motivate the finance team, promote financial systems, ensure staff development, and foster a culture of accountability, governance, and continuous improvement.
  3. Lead the preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts, manage technical accounting advisory services, and liaise with external auditors and agencies.
  4. Oversee the Reserves Strategy, Capital Strategy, Treasury Management Strategy, and ensure effective financial governance, risk management, and compliance with statutory requirements.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience in financial governance and risk management
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, a supportive working environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development. A £250 referral bonus is also available for successful referrals.



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