Assistant Director of Finance

Our client, Barnet Council, is looking for a Assistant Director of Finance to join their team.

Purpose of Job:

• Support the Executive Director of Strategy & Resources in ensuring high quality financial administration and stewardship throughout the Council.
• As a member of the Finance Leadership Team, work with theS151 officer, wider leadership team, CMT, Members and senior officers to develop the vision and values for the London Borough of Barnet and to be responsible for the delivery of that vision through sound financial management in the Council.
• Lead the Council's Budget Setting process in order to deliver accurate and timely intelligence to Members and Chief Officers.
• The delivery of a responsive service to provide financial advice and guidance to management teams and budget managers across the Council.
• The on-going development and co-ordination of the corporate financial framework, including the medium term financial strategy, to enable the Council to prioritise and utilise its financial resources to the greatest effect and ensure activity and process comply with professional standards, Government regulations and legislation.
• The delivery of robust and efficient financial systems, processes and policies in place supported by effective training and the provision of guidance to budget managers and system users.
• Closure of accounts and securing unmodified audit opinion.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

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Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.