Principal Finance Oficer

Essential Employment; Chichester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent employment agency in Chichester seeks a Principal Finance Officer to lead key financial processes and ensure the integrity of financial reporting. This pivotal role involves managing the Fixed Asset Register, overseeing compliance with IFRS 16, and supporting external audits. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills and experience with SAP. Competitive pay of £24.51 per hour offered for this full-time temporary position.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading financial processes and reporting.
• Knowledge of IFRS 16 compliance.
• Ability to manage teams and provide expert financial advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Fixed Asset Register and Revaluation Programme.
• Oversee the SAP Control Environment and the General Ledger.
• Act as liaison for External Audit and prepare Whole of Government Accounts.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial legislation

Strategic financial advice

Tools

SAP

Job description

Principal Finance Officer needed in Chichester Paying £24.51 per hr ref 1532710

Full-time hours on a temporary basis

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Finance Officer to join our finance team. This is a pivotal role with significant responsibility for leading key financial processes and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting across the organisation.

You will be the lead officer for the Fixed Asset Register, Fixed Asset Revaluation Programme, and IFRS 16 compliance within the financial statements. You will also take ownership of the SAP Control Environment, including the maintenance of the General Ledger, and provide expert support to External Audit and the production of the Whole of Government Accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the council’s Fixed Asset Register and Revaluation Programme.
• Manage the implementation and reporting of IFRS 16.
• Oversee the SAP Control Environment, ensuring accurate maintenance of the General Ledger.
• Act as the key liaison for External Audit, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Lead the preparation and submission of the Whole of Government Accounts.
• Provide strategic financial advice to service managers and senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to long-term financial planning and budget setting.
• Interpret and implement financial legislation and policy changes.
• Line manage and develop a team of finance professionals.
• Support major projects with financial analysis and business case development.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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