Public Sector Finance Advisor

Newtons Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance institute in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Local Authority Finance Specialist. This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement and an annual salary of up to £60,000 for a 4-day work week, alongside generous benefits. You will provide financial insights, respond to technical queries, and deliver training to local authorities. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in local authority finance and knowledge of relevant legislation.

Benefits

4-day working week

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Helpline

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

2 paid volunteer days

Childcare allowance

Qualifications

• 3 years of senior local authority finance experience required.
• Knowledge of the Local Authority Accounting Code of Practice is essential.
• Experience in delivering training and insights is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with members to provide financial insights.
• Respond to detailed technical queries from local authorities.
• Research and deliver tailored training and events.
• Liaise with stakeholders on changes in legislation.

Skills

Local authority finance experience

Technical guidance

Training delivery

Legislation knowledge

Education

CIPFA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Location: Flexible (Remote/hybrid)

Salary: Up to 60,000, 4 day week + excellent benefits

Seeking an experienced, senior level local authority finance specialist with a passion for providing insights, technical guidance and training.

Overview:

Working for a leading finance institute, you will provide financial insights to members (local authorities), answer technical queries, and deliver tailored communications and training.

A typical week:

• Engagement with members
• Respond to detailed technical enquiries
• Research, collate & deliver insights, training & events
• Liaise with stakeholders on legislation changes

You'll need the following:

• 3 years senior local authority finance experience
• Knowledge of the Local Authority Accounting Code of Practice
• Experience delivering training/insights
• CIPFA or equivalent qualified (desirable)

Benefits:

4-day working week, Generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Helpline, Health Cash Plan, Enhanced maternity/paternity, 2 paid volunteer days, Childcare allowance

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