Assistant Director of Finance

Interim Assistant Director of Finance  

Location: London Based

IR35: Inside

Length: Initial 6-month contract (Potential to extend)

An opportunity has arisen with one of our London based clients for an Assistant Director of Finance. Support the Executive Director of Strategy & Resources in ensuring high quality financial administration and stewardship throughout the Council

Key responsibilities of the Interim Assistant Director of Finance:

• As a member of the Finance Leadership Team, work with the S151 officer, wider leadership team, CMT, Members and senior officers to develop the vision and values for the London Borough of Barnet
• Responsible for the delivery of that vision through sound financial management in the Council
• The delivery of robust and efficient financial systems, processes and policies in place supported by effective training and the provision of guidance to budget managers and system users
• Leads the organisation in producing the statement of accounts and gaining an unmodified audit opinion
• The delivery of an efficient and effective accountancy and treasury management services that enable financial resources to be accurately recorded, monitored, and controlled whilst maximising the benefits of reserves and ensuring the Council’s cash flow is sufficient to meet all payments due
• The on-going development and co-ordination of the corporate financial framework, including the medium term financial strategy, to enable the Council to prioritise and utilise its financial resources to the greatest effect and ensure activity and process comply with professional standards, Government regulations and legislation

Essential experience for the Interim Assistant Director of Finance:

• Budget responsibility // Direct: Service Budget – c£5m and Indirect: Council’s gross expenditure - £982m
• Staff management of 40 including contract management of external audit and systems providers
• Full member of CCAB Body (Preferably CIPFA)