Interim Senior Finance Manager (HRA)

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Senior Finance Manager to support a local authority in London. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with the financial strategy, managing a team, and providing strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate will be CCAB or CIMA qualified and possess strong experience in Housing Revenue Accounts within local authorities. This is a fantastic opportunity to impact the community positively while working collaboratively with various departments. If you are immediately available and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification finance experience.
• Strong HRA experience in a local authority organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Council's financial strategy is met and support the Head of Finance.
• Manage two staff and provide strategic financial planning services.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

HRA Experience

Strategic Financial Business Partnering

Education

CCAB or CIMA Qualified

Job description

Morgan Law is seeking an Interim Senior Finance Manager (HRA) for a local authority in the London area.

Accountabilities

1. Ensuring the requirements of the Council's financial strategy are met.
2. Deputise for and support the Head of Finance to deliver an expert professional service to the Housing service area, supporting the development, management, and delivery of Council services.
3. Support the creation and monitoring of the Council's HRA 30 Year Business Plan.
4. Manage two staff members.
5. Provide a broad range of strategic, corporate, and departmental financial planning and budgeting services.
6. Support the long-term Capital Investment Strategy and lead on the Housing Capital Programme monitoring and capital financing.
7. Work collaboratively with Directors, Heads of Service, and members to ensure integration into decision-making and involvement in major projects.
8. Provide advice and support regarding the financial aspects of local systems, ensuring processes and procedures are robust, align with best practices, and offer value for money.
9. Evaluate legislative and policy changes and assess their financial impact on the service.

Candidate Requirements

• CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post-qualification finance/accounting experience (E).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Extensive HRA (Housing Revenue Accounts) experience working within a local authority organization (E).
• Strong strategic financial planning and budgeting experience in a local authority context (E).
• Immediately available for work (E).

Equality & Diversity Statement
Morgan Law shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. Morgan Law will ensure that each candidate is assessed solely based on merits, qualifications, and abilities relevant to the duties required by the vacancy.