Head of Finance

Local Government Head of Finance up to £750 a day

Your new company
Starting in March/April, this is a great opportunity to join a Local Authority in Hertfordshire, managing the Finance Team and supporting the Director of Finance (S151) to deliver a professional and resilient finance service. The role is a long-term interim role with ad-hoc on-site attendance.
Your new role
This is a high profile senior professional post requiring resilience, stamina and the ability to consistently deliver high quality services.

The Head of Finance must be able to make difficult decisions, give transparent advice, and to support decisions made by colleagues and elected members whilst being willing to give tough advice as necessary to fulfil statutory duties.
Working with their team, the Head of Finance ensures that budgets are effectively set and monitored, the financial systems are fit for purpose, cash and debt balances are effectively managed, statutory reporting requirements are achieved, and providers are paid. You will also ensure the Council's annual statement of accounts are completed and published on time in accordance with the CIPFA Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting.
What you'll need to succeed

CCAB or CIMA - Fully Qualified (Preferably CIPFA)Knowledge and skills in relation to local government financial regulations and requirementsThe ability to lead, develop and improve service delivery in order to meet customer and organisational needs Demonstrate confident and positive communication skills in a wide variety of settings and contexts Ability to negotiate and create positive solutions with a variety of stakeholders Commitment to each Council's priorities and visionAbility to effectively lead and manage resources, including budgets and people. Able to manage political relationships effectivelyAbility to analyse complex data Able to advise on commercially sensitive projects and appraise investment options What you'll get in return
The role will last approx 6-9 months, but could extend. It is predominantly remote working, but some on-site presence will be necessary.
What you need to do now

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