Interim Finance Specialist – Cost Saving
Posted 1 day ago by 1763631138
£650 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
London
Summary: The role of Interim Finance Specialist – Cost Saving involves leading spend control measures for a Local Authority, focusing on maximizing value for money and driving cost-saving initiatives. The position requires collaboration with the Interim Commercial Director and Finance Business Partners to implement effective governance. This is a contract role with a competitive daily rate, aimed at candidates with a strong background in local government finance. The successful candidate will be instrumental in identifying financial efficiencies and managing the spend control process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on spend control measures for the council.
- Support the development and implementation of spend control governance.
- Work closely with the Interim Commercial Director and Finance Business Partners.
- Identify financial and organisational opportunities for cost savings.
- Manage the spend control process, including reporting and monitoring savings.
- Facilitate collaboration with finance teams of varying experience levels.
- Utilize Microsoft tools, particularly Power BI, for reporting.
Key Skills:
- Proven track record in identifying cost savings and efficiencies.
- Expertise in managing spend control processes.
- Strong facilitation and collaboration skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft tools, especially Power BI.
- Extensive experience in local government finance.
- Understanding of best value principles in a council setting.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- CIPFA accreditation is highly desirable.
Salary (Rate): £650 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Specialist to join our team and lead on the critical spend control measures for the council. As Interim Finance Specialist – Cost Saving, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the development and implementation of spend control governance, ensuring we achieve maximum value for money and drive cost-saving initiatives across the organisation.
- Interim role with a competitive daily rate range of £600.00 – £650.00
- 6-month contract
- Work closely with the Interim Commercial Director and Finance Business Partners
- Proven track record in identifying financial and organisational opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies
- Expertise in managing the spend control process, including comprehensive reporting and monitoring of savings across the organisation
- Strong facilitation and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with finance teams of varying experience levels
- Proficient in Microsoft tools, including a strong advantage in Power BI
Preferred Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in local government finance
- Proven understanding of best value principles and their application in a council setting
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and implement effective cost-saving measures
- CIPFA accreditation is highly desirable
Campaign Timeline
This is an urgent post and is open until filled.
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