Head of Financial Planning

1 week ago


Homeworking, UK, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

Your new company
This public sector organisation is at the forefront of local innovation, offering a unique opportunity to be part of transformative plans that focus on economic growth, digital advancements, and community-centered projects. The organisation's forward-thinking initiatives for the upcoming year include sustainable development, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge technological investments.
Your new role

  • Manage and supervise Senior Finance Business Partners and their teams to ensure strategic financial oversight and implement a standardised operating model for effective financial services.
  • Lead the organization's strategic financial management, including the development of the Medium-Term Financial Plan, annual budget, and local tax strategies.
  • Act as the primary finance professional for the organization's transformation plans, ensuring they are strategically sound, integrated, and financially sustainable.
  • Oversee the daily operations and performance management of the Budget Strategy team, ensuring consistent high performance.
  • Ensure compliance with S151 statutory officer responsibilities, developing and maintaining internal financial policies and regulations, while aligning with external standards and best practices.
  • Drive the development of the Accountancy Service under the direction of the Assistant/Head of Finance, focusing on HR, workforce matters, and service provision to ensure quality accountancy support.
  • Build and maintain strong, independent relationships with senior officers and members, providing financial compliance advice, addressing challenges, and guiding financial governance.
  • Act as a financial authority on major organisational projects, ensuring financial controls and governance are integrated throughout.
  • Serve as the primary advisor on specialised financial topics, demonstrating expertise in relevant financial disciplines.
  • Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial and non-financial reports relevant to the role, presenting these to senior officers as necessary.
  • Support and deputise for the Assistant/Head of Finance, helping to achieve service objectives and acting as a deputy S151 officer in their absence.
  • Represent the Assistant/Head of Finance in various internal and external meetings, contributing as a key expert on financial matters.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience in a senior financial role, public sector experience is imperative
  • Relevant accounting qualifications (e., CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) are highly desirable.
  • Excellent analytical, organisational, and leadership skills.
  • The ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Clear business partnering and financial planning experience

What you'll get in return

  • Up to £58,000 per annum with an increase next year
  • Hybrid/Remote working
  • Clear progression in the next couple of years
  • Fantastic Public Sector Pension Scheme
  • 30+ days annual leave entitlement
  • The option to purchase up to one week of additional annual leave
  • Employee wellbeing schemes and childcare vouchers
  • Cycle-to-work and car lease scheme
  • Technology purchase scheme
  • Discounted gym and leisure membership
  • Pay advance facility, advance loans for sustainable rail and bus travel


What you need to do now

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