Public Sector Finance Lead – Budgeting & Capital, Hybrid

Service Care Solutions; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Finance Officer for a temporary contract in West Yorkshire. This pivotal role involves leading financial support across various services, managing budgets, and providing financial advice to senior management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public finance and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include budget monitoring, risk management, and compliance with regulations. The agency also offers a referral bonus for successful placements.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Significant experience providing financial support within a public sector environment.
• Strong experience in budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to work with and challenge Budget Holders and Senior Managers.
• Experience supervising or line managing junior finance staff.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality financial support to a mixed portfolio of services.
• Lead on budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Hold regular meetings with Budget Holders and Senior Managers to present financial information.
• Support service areas to manage financial risks, pressures, and opportunities.
• Lead or significantly contribute to capital accounting within the public sector environment.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, financial regulations, and internal controls.
• Support the preparation of financial returns, reports, and year-end processes.
• Line manage Finance Officers and Assistant Finance Officers.
• Maintain and improve financial processes, systems, and controls.

Job description

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Finance Officer for a temporary contract in West Yorkshire. This pivotal role involves leading financial support across various services, managing budgets, and providing financial advice to senior management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public finance and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include budget monitoring, risk management, and compliance with regulations. The agency also offers a referral bonus for successful placements.