Strategic Finance Director (S151) - Climate & Growth

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

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.