Summary: The Senior Finance Manager role involves developing and managing the financial strategy and core financial services for a Local Authority in Central London. The position requires collaboration with Strategic Directors and Business Managers to enhance financial management within the council. This interim role is hybrid and focuses on effective financial service provision and team management. Candidates should have relevant accountancy qualifications and knowledge of Local Government finance issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the provision of an effective financial service within a service department or resources department.
• Compile and update the medium-term financial strategy for the council.
• Ensure sound financial management systems and procedures are in operation within their department or Resources department.
• Manage and develop a team of staff.

Key Skills:

• Progress towards or completion of chartered accountancy qualifications (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, or ICAS).
• Knowledge of issues affecting Local Government finance and proposed changes in financial legislation and regulations.

Salary (Rate): 642.43

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance