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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.

INDSCGBR

We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £300.
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