Senior Financial Strategist

3 days ago


Leicestershire, United Kingdom Leicestershire County Council Full time
About the Role

This is a senior leadership opportunity to deliver an effective business-focussed finance function for Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) and Leicestershire County Council's (LCC) Traded Services.

The role will be responsible for delivering robust financial planning, reporting and control to drive sustainable growth, and achieve financial targets. The successful candidate will have significant experience in a senior finance role, with expertise in financial strategy, planning and management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver robust financial planning, reporting and control to drive sustainable growth and achieve financial targets.
  • Develop and implement financial strategies to support the achievement of organisational objectives.
  • Lead and develop the delivery of operational finance activity for ESPO, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control.
  • Manage the external audit of ESPO's accounts and risk activity, including maintaining the risk register.
  • Support, challenge and influence financial matters and commercial decisions, ensuring the planning and analysis activity for traded services is undertaken effectively and efficiently.

Requirements:

  • Degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent qualification.
  • Significant experience in a senior finance role, preferably in the public sector.
  • Expertise in financial strategy, planning and management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders and other stakeholders to drive change and improve performance.


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