Hillingdon Council - Head of Finance

Remedy Recruitment Group; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment group is seeking a Finance Team Leader to manage the Homes & Communities Finance Teams. The role involves providing strategic financial direction, supporting various Council services, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. The ideal candidate will lead budget management, deliver accurate financial information, and maintain relationships with stakeholders. If you have a passion for financial leadership and strategic planning, this role offers a significant opportunity to impact the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Homes & Communities Finance Teams.
• Support transformation and business-led projects.
• Provide financial leadership and strategic advice.

Job description

1. To lead and manage the Homes & Communities Finance Teams within Financial Management, supporting the Homes & Communities, advising on relevant aspects of strategic finance and business partnering, alongside comprehensive financial direction, support, and guidance to a range of Council's services and Directorates.

Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Management: Lead and manage the Homes & Communities Finance Teams, providing strategic financial direction and support to various Council services and Directorates.
2. Project Support: Support transformation and business-led projects within Homes & Communities, ensuring timely and robust financial information for decision-making and shaping project outcomes. Ensure budgets are realigned to meet savings targets and report on delivery timing differences.
3. Financial Support to Management: Support Senior Management and their budget managers in budget management responsibilities, ensuring compliance with Financial Standing Orders and policies.
4. Strategic Financial Advice: Provide financial leadership and strategic advice to develop robust financial plans and reflect future service needs in the Council's medium-term financial forecast (MTFF).
5. Financial Information Provision: Deliver high-quality, accurate, and timely financial advice and information to Directors, Heads of Service, and budget managers. Promote a self-service culture supported by strategic business partnering.
6. Financial Modelling: Lead on demand-led budget modelling within Homes & Communities, ensuring robust forecasts and using trend data to inform MTFF decisions.
7. Statutory and Legislative Support: Support statutory accounting, external audits, and legislative changes impacting finance.
8. Internal Relationships: Maintain effective relationships within the Finance directorate to support strategic financial planning, training, and development.
9. External Relationships: Build relationships with community stakeholders, government, professional bodies, and other entities to enhance service performance and expertise.

If you are interested in this role, please send your updated CV in the first instance.