Assistant Director of Finance

Assistant Director of FinanceLocal Authority BarnetMonday to Friday 09:00-17:30Hybrid Working3 Month Contract - Potential for Extension£400pd+ Dependent on ExperienceJob PurposeA great opportunity has arisen for a Senior finance professional to join a large London local authority. Your role will be to support the Executive Director of Investment and Innovation in ensuring high quality financial administration and stewardship throughout the local authorityAs a member of the Finance Leadership Team, work with the S151 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.Main responsibilities

• Lead in the development and implementation of the Local Authorities financial strategy, fundamentally ensuring sustainability over the medium term.
• Direct and lead a portfolio of services, ensuring the development of strategies, policies, targets and objectives that deliver Barnet's strategic, operational and financial requirements and meet all necessary regulatory and legislative requirements (including any assignedregulatory designations).
• 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.
• Actively contribute to the formulation and implementation of the Council's strategies and objectives as a member of Barnet's leadership team
• Work with Council Members, strategic directors, partner organisation and stakeholders to identify and address issues impacting on Council Services, residents and service users. Leads the organisation in producing the statement of accounts and gaining an unmodified audit opinion.
• Ensure the capability to change is enhanced and innovation is encouraged including in the design of service delivery through partnership and other relationships internally and externally.
• The delivery of a responsive service to provide financial advice and guidance to management teams and budget managers across the Council. Ensuring an effective Audit and Risk Management function, including internal controls, that ensures robust controls are in place to protect the Council's resources.

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