Interim Head of Finance

I am working with a Local Authority in Nottinghamshire who are looking for an Interim Head of Finance. The successful candidate would be required to start w/c 24th May 2021.

The role is paying GBP450 PAYE or GBP560 Umbrella per day. The role is in scope of IR35.

Homeworking would be available following appointment, and some flexibility on working days is also negotiable e.g. 3 days per week. Attendance at evening Committee meetings is required (this is currently on Microsoft Teams).

Main Purpose of the Job
To deputise for the Deputy Chief Executive as the Council's section 151 officer, plan and manage the performance of the finance function to ensure the provision of a high quality service, promote the identification and reporting of efficiencies across the organisation and develop positive relationships with members and other partners with regard to finance matters.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Deputise for the Deputy Chief Executive as the Council's section 151 officer as required, including attending meetings of the Corporate Management Team and taking responsibility for ensuring that the Council complies with legislative requirements concerning finance related matters in its decision making processes.

2. Attend meetings as required by the Deputy Chief Executive, including Cabinet, Overview and Scrutiny Committee, General Purposes and Audit Committee, examination and inquiry groups and other working groups. Advise the Council, Cabinet, scrutiny committees and members as necessary on financial matters and associated procedures.

3. Provide reports and information (including suitable recommendations) as required by the Deputy Chief Executive for Cabinet, Overview and Scrutiny Committee, General Purposes and Audit Committee, examination and inquiry groups, government departments, the external auditors and other bodies within prescribed timescales and present these where necessary.

4. Represent the Council on financial and associated work in discussion with other local authorities, central government departments, the external auditors and other bodies including town and parish councils.

5. Work in partnership with officers and members in the development of appropriate finance related strategies for the Council including revenue and capital spending plans.

6. Ensure that the Finance Services Division's preparation of the Council's annual revenue and capital budgets and the setting of council tax levels are conducted within legislative and professional guidelines and completed within prescribed timescales.

7. Provide advice on budgetary and other finance related matters to colleagues across the Council, including the provision of financial implications for reports.

8. Ensure effective systems of financial control and budget monitoring are in operation and that these are subject to regular review to ensure they meet organisational requirements and comply with relevant guidance.

Essential criteria

Qualifications:

CCAB qualified accountant.Experience:

Several years experience in a senior financial role.
Knowledge of local government procedures and financial issues.
Management of other employees.Skills & abilities:

High level of numeracy and literacy skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to co–ordinate projects effectively.
Ability to implement and promote new initiatives.
ICT skills to include excel, word and powerpoint.Please only apply for this post if you have all the essential criteria as mentioned above and available to start on no more than a 2 week's notice.

Thank you

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer