Head of Finance
What's involved with this role:
Interim Head of Finance
Leicester 0009 D016 / 1
Hybrid working – 2-3 days in the office
Candidates must be available to start within 2 weeks
Pay Rate: Up to £40.41 per hour PAYE depending on experience
Key Requirements:
Strong knowledge of local government finance and accounting practice.Significant experience managing financial services at a senior level in a large public sector organisation, and a track record of successful achievement.
Experience of managing teams with specialist financial knowledge.
Experience of influencing and negotiating with others who may have conflicting viewpoints and agendas; and evidence of successful outcomes.
To lead the finance support for major service areas and the corporate Council, providing professional high level strategic advice to directors, the Executive and Scrutiny; ensuring the delivery of an efficient, effective and compliant finance function; promoting the efficient use of resources across the Council; and supporting the Director of Finance to discharge their personal responsibilities under s151 of the Local Government Act 1972.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
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Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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Job Ref: Leicester 0009 D016 / 1
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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