Interim Head of Finance and Deputy Section 151

2 days ago


Croydon, United Kingdom Robertson Bell Full time

Robertson Bell are pleased to be supporting a Local Authority organisation to recruit an interim Head of Finance and Deputy Section 151 Officer on an initial three-to-six-month contract.

This role can be worked predominantly remotely, with only ad-hoc travel into my clients Southwest London offices required, for particular engagements within the finance calendar.

Key responsibilities of the interim Head of Finance and Deputy Section 151 Officer are;
- Ensuring the continuity of operational finance, including the successful completion of the year end audit and accounts closedown.
- Monitoring the organisations spend against budget and playing a leading role in the delivery of the organisations medium-term financial plan.
- Attending and providing key financial input to Cabinet, Audit and Senior Leadership meetings.
- Overseeing a team of 10, of which three are direct reports, providing guidance and supporting the recruitment of new team members, following a period of change.
- Deputising for the Section 151 Officer.
- Have recent experience working within a similar senior finance role within a Local Authority, ideally District Council.
- Hold a CCAB or CIMA qualification and be an active member.
- Possess excellent communication skills and proven experience of managing teams.



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