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SalaryWould you like to work at a local authority who are determined to level up inequality? If you want to be part of a committed finance team who work collaboratively, are ambitious and creative we would love to hear from you.
An aspiring and motivated local authority are looking for a highly capable Finance Manager to join their team and work on the HRA. They have clear goals to want to build an organisation where employees feel valued, inspired, and empowered so it’s key that you share in these values in order to provide the best services possible to residents.
As part of the role, you will contribute towards the development and implementation of the council’s financial strategy, working closely with all stakeholders reviewing and updating on risk and opportunities. You will also ensure systems and procedures that enable effective budgetary control and advise Assistant Directors and Strategic Managers on funding and financial management.
You will be preparing working papers for the upcoming audit, reviewing how closure of accounts went and lessons learnt. Preparing guidance on capitalisation. Answering technical queries and act as a key financial advisor and service delivery partner, providing strategic support and contribute to the delivery of a high performing, customer focused finance service that is proactive and creative.
Managing a team of five people you will encourage staff to recognise their contribution to the strategic objectives the council has set and foster a high-performance culture.
It’s not essential that you have HRA accounting experience, but it is highly desirable. It is however essential that you have experience of housing finance and are a Full member of CCAB (preferably CIPFA), ideally with local government experience. We are still happy to hear from those who have a public sector background.
In return you will receive a generous package of up to £70K pa depending on experience, a hybrid working model of one day in the office and excellent pension contributions to name a few benefits.
If you would like to find out more about the role and how you can apply, please contact Will Thomson or Will Ryan at Ivy Rock Partners. Contact details can be found on our website.
