Finance Manager - Capital

Morgan Law; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CCAB qualified accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This permanent position offers the opportunity to lead and manage capital investment programmes while providing expert financial advice to local government initiatives. You will play a crucial role in the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and delivering insightful reports to support strategic decisions. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the public sector and have a strong background in capital finance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified accountant with experience in Local Government.
• Expertise in commercial finance models and capital investment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Capital Investment Programmes for Sutton.
• Provide expert advice on financing options and capital strategies.
• Produce accurate capital finance reports for governance boards.

Skills

CCAB qualification

Capital finance experience

Financial modelling

Leadership

Education

CCAB qualification

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My client is looking for a CCAB qualified accountant with a background in Local Government and Capital finance to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Head of Finance, the role will take responsibility for providing expert advice and guidance regarding the Councils’ Capital Programme and Commercial programmes. You will also take responsibility for leading and managing the development of the Capital investment programmes as well as provide commercial finance support to a number of Council programmes and will be recognised as an expert in commercial finance models. You will work as part of the Senior Leadership Team of the service and provide inspirational leadership.

Day to day the role duties will include:

1. Lead and coordinate the development of Capital Investment Programmes for Sutton
2. Identify and implement suitable financing options for capital investment and commercial programmes
3. Provide support, advice and challenge to significant Council commercial activities, including provision of financial modelling and viability testing, and delivering expert advice regarding commercial delivery vehicles
4. Lead on the development of a multi-year Capital Programme and detailed Budgets, identifying appropriate financing options and setting out clear implications for the revenue budget
5. Lead on the annual review of the Capital Strategy, working closely with colleagues in the Pensions and Treasury team to align the Capital Strategy to the Treasury Strategy and to ensure compliance with the CIPFA Prudential Code and statutory guidance
6. Lead on producing accurate and useful capital finance reports and analysis for use at Strategic Management and Governance Boards such as CMT, Capital Board and/or Transformation Boards

To be considered for the role you will need to be a CCAB qualified accountant as well as have some experience in Capital Finance within Local Government.

This is a permanent role with 1 day a week required in the office. The salary being offered is £56,500 to £67,500.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Government Administration