Service Director for Finance

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Plymouth is seeking a qualified accountant to serve as the Section 151 Officer. This full-time role involves providing strategic financial advice, managing departmental resources, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in local authority accounting and strong leadership skills. The salary ranges from £42,771 annually.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in local authority accounting including CIPFA codes, IFRS, and the Companies Act 2006.
• Experience in a unitary authority as a S151.
• Proven strategic leadership experience in a large complex organization.
• Ability to translate complex strategies into operational plans.
• Experience in managing complex policy issues and driving organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Council's Section 151 Officer ensuring statutory financial duties are met.
• Provide expert advice on financial strategies to Directors, Chief Executive, and Members.
• Lead and communicate the Council's financial vision and values internally and externally.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulatory and audit requirements.

Skills

Accounting Software

Forecasting

Financial Report Writing

GAAP

Financial Analysis

Financial Management

Financial Planning

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Ellucian

Job description

Summary

This role is pivotal in ensuring the statutory financial responsibilities of the Council and Executive are effectively managed. It provides strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive elected Members and the Senior Leadership Team focusing on financial management and policy to maximize financial benefits. The position involves shaping the Councils financial agenda promoting resource efficiency and fostering collaboration within the federation of Customer and Corporate Services and the Executive Office. The role also includes embedding climate change actions within the Finance department to support the Councils carbon neutrality goals by 2030.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Councils Section 151 Officer ensuring statutory financial duties are met.
• Act as a key financial advisor implementing agreed financial policies.
• Provide expert advice on financial strategies to Directors Chief Executive and Members.
• Ensure departmental policies align with organizational aims and meet community needs.
• Lead and communicate the Councils financial vision and values internally and externally.
• Manage departmental resources effectively to achieve Council priorities.
• Promote a culture of innovation and customer-focused service delivery.
• Engage with local communities to enhance Council understanding and service delivery.
• Develop partnerships to deliver improved outcomes for the city.
• Advocate for financial resources at regional and national levels.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulatory and audit requirements.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant with substantial experience in local authority accounting including CIPFA codes IFRS and the Companies Act 2006.
• Experience in a unitary authority as a S151.
• Proven strategic leadership experience in a large complex organization.
• Ability to translate complex strategies into operational plans.
• Experience in managing complex policy issues and driving organizational change.
• Strong commercial and transformational acumen.

Key Skills

Accounting Software,Forecasting,Ellucian,Financial Report Writing,GAAP,Accounting,Corporate Finance,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Management,Financial Planning

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Monthly Salary

42771 - 42771