Interim Head of Finance - Financial Planning

HAYS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Local Authority in Liverpool is seeking an Interim Head of Finance for a 6-month contract with potential extension. The role involves managing financial planning, treasury management, and grant administration, requiring a qualified accountant with strong leadership and financial management skills in the local government sector. Hybrid working is available, providing flexibility alongside financial oversight responsibilities, aiming for innovative practices and compliance.

Qualifications

• CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualified accountant.
• Extensive medium-term financial planning (MTFS) experience.
• Team management experience within the local government sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Planning, Treasury Management, and Grant Management teams.
• Ensure robust financial planning processes and compliance with policies.
• Provide accurate corporate budget monitoring and funding reports.

Skills

Team Management

Financial Planning

Treasury Management

Grant Management

Education

CIPFA

ACCA

ACA

CIMA

Job description

Interim Head of Finance - Financial Planning

6-month Interim Head of Finance / Financial Planning Job, Liverpool / Local Government

Your new company
Prominent Local Authority in the Liverpool / Merseyside region

Your new role
Line manager for Financial Planning, Treasury Management, and Grant Management teams of approximately 5-6 FTEs. Provide effective management and leadership to staff within the teams, including all aspects of performance management and staff development. Duties will include:

• Financial Planning - Support the Director of Finance - Technical and Strategic (Deputy S151) in managing the development and ongoing coordination of the Council's Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS).
• Ensure effective financial reporting is in place, encouraging best practice and introducing innovative ways of working.
• Provide accurate and timely corporate revenue and capital budget monitoring and funding reports to senior officers and members.
• Review and update financial planning processes and procedures to ensure they are robust and appropriate.
• Treasury Management - Lead on developing, implementing, and monitoring the annual treasury management strategy, including prudential indicators.
• Ensure compliance with treasury policies, statutory requirements, and best practices.
• Manage the council's cash flow, investments, and borrowing to optimise returns and minimise risk.
• Grant Management - Responsible for managing the administration of grants within the council.
• Work with the funding and development officer to ensure best practice between both teams.

What you'll need to succeed

CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualified accountant with extensive medium-term financial planning (MTFS) and team management experience within the local government sector.

What you'll get in return

Initial 6-month contract, hybrid working, with the potential for extension.

What you need to do now

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