Assistant Director - Corporate Finance / Deputy s151 Officer - Interim

Spencer Clarke Group are working with a London Borough to appoint an Interim Assistant Director of Corporate Finance / Deputy Section 151 Officer.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for strategic financial management, corporate finance oversight and supporting the statutory responsibilities of the s151 function.

What's on Offer

• Day Rate: £718 - £895 per day
• Contract length: 6 months initially
• Full-time
• Hybrid working
• Start: ASAP / subject to notice

The Role

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across the Council's finance function and support the statutory responsibilities of the s151 officer.
Key responsibilities:

• Providing strategic financial leadership across corporate finance functions.
• Supporting delivery of sustainable financial strategies and medium-term financial planning.
• Leading corporate finance services including treasury, capital, revenue planning and investments.
• Advising Members, Corporate Leadership Team and senior stakeholders on financial strategy.
• Supporting strong financial governance, risk management and stewardship of public funds.
• Deputising for the Director of Finance / s151 Officer when required.

About You

You will ideally have:

• CCAB qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Significant senior leadership experience within Local Authority finance.
• Experience advising Members and senior leadership teams.
• Strong understanding of Local Government finance legislation and governance.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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