Strategic Finance Manager / Capital Accountant

Summary: The Strategic Finance Manager (Capital) role involves working with a Local Authority in South West London on an interim basis to develop the council's financial strategy. The position requires a qualified accountant with experience in local government corporate finance, focusing on capital projects and financial advice. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive daily rate. Spencer Clarke Group is facilitating the recruitment process for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and coordination of the capital programme, monitoring costs/delivery, and providing financial advice and support on capital projects.
• Providing robust methodology for calculating "no detriment" allocation of (part) HRA receipts to the GF where applicable.
• Development of the Capital Strategy and coordination of the Council's Capital Board.
• Management of Capital Grants/S106/S278, ensuring alignment with budgetary assumptions on a scheme-by-scheme basis and proper allocation arrangements.

Key Skills:

• Qualified accountant with experience of local government corporate finance.
• Self-starter with initiative and team leadership experience who enjoys working in a collaborative and adaptable team environment.

Salary (Rate): 500

City: South West London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other