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We are currently partnering with a Council in the South West, who are recruiting for a Director of Finance and Procurement (Section 151) to lead the Finance, Pensions and Procurement services on a temporary basis.
This is a full-time position requiring weekly office presence. The role will offer a negotiable daily rate (dependent on experience) and the start date is dependent on notice.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Taking responsibility for the corporate management of a range of major council services or a significant statutory function
- Providing the corporate direction and strategic leadership to ensure effective financial management and assurance of the council
- Providing strategic leadership and direction for Finance, Pensions and Procurement services
- Leading the development and delivery of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy and associated plans and providing professional advice and guidance
- Maximising the impact of the council’s revenue and capital investment to ensure effective delivery of priorities
- Producing the annual statement of accounts and liaising with external auditors
- Acting as the pension fund lead adviser, lead for treasury management services and advice
- Set the strategic procurement vision in consultation with key stakeholders, and delivering it through effective policies, processes and procedure
- Contributing to corporate management of strategic risks facing the council
- Representing the council and regional/national level within your service areas
Experience required:
- Substantial experience of strategic financial management in a large diverse organisation
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
- Accountancy qualification e.g. CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA
- Enhanced DBS is required before appointment
Working hours:
- Full time- 37.5 hours per week
- Once per week in office
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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