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Head of Finance and Procurement

Bell Cornwall Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Bell Cornwall Recruitment is seeking a Head of Finance and Procurement for a public sector organization in Birmingham on a 6-month fixed-term contract with a salary of £101,153.15.
  • The successful candidate will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for strategic financial advice, compliance with Section 151 responsibilities, and overall management of financial assets.
  • Candidates must have significant experience at a senior level in Finance and Procurement within the public sector, with a proven track record of managing a budget in the nine-figure range.
  • A CCAB qualification or equivalent is preferred, along with a strong understanding of both Finance and Procurement functions.
  • The role requires a commitment to being office-based most of the time, although flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Head of Finance and Procurement

BCR/AB/11389

Birmingham, West Midlands

6 Month Fixed Term Contract - £101,153.15

Bell Cornwall Recruitment are looking for a Head of Finance and Procurement for a large public sector organisation based in Birmingham. This role will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will shape the direction of the organisation from a Finance and Procurement perspective as well as ensure all legal responsibilities are met- especially Section 151 Responsibilities.

The Role:

  • Accountable for strategic financial advice and guidance for senior leadership
  • Accountable for all Section 151 responsibilities
  • Provide solid strategic leadership to the finance and procurement divisions
  • Deliver advice on risk management, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and insurance
  • Leadership of finance division, including accountancy and audit
  • Overall Management for the authority's financial assets
  • Further responsibilities can be detailed to candidates upon further discussion

The Ideal Head of Finance and Procurement will have:

  • Experience at a senior level in Finance and Procurement in a public sector organisation
  • Robust knowledge of Section 151 Responsibilities is non-negotiable
  • Proven track record of managing an organisational budget in the region of 9 figures
  • Ideally holding a CCAB qualification, or similar equivalent qualification
  • The dual aspect of the role is key, and exposure to both Finance and Procurement is a must have
  • The expectation of being in the office more often than not, although flexible working arrangements are open to negotiation

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