My client, a Bexleyheath based local authority, seek a Senior Financial Account to start an ongoing temp booking asap.
The role:
- to assist with an integrated approach to strategic financial planning that supports the delivery and outcomes within the context of the Councils corporate plan and financial constraints.
- to assist with the provision of an effective Business Partnering function across all authorities.
- to support an integrated approach to the closure of accounts process.
- to provide high quality and consistent financial advice, to support effective decision making.
The postholder must work effectively with Finance and other colleagues to help develop a strategic and workable response to the financial challenges the councils face.
The successful candidate:
- Cipfa or equivalent qualified accountant
- Ability to interpret financial data/information, apply logic and judgement
- Knowledge and understanding of financial planning, management and financial framework in a large organisation – preferably local government.
- Good communication influencing and presentation skills and a pro-active approach to work, including identifying and resolving problems/issues.
- Work in an agile way in line with a paperless and flexible work environment.
- Confidence and resilience
- Driving Improvement
- Organisational Awareness
- Strategic Perspective
Immediate start
Ongoing temp booking
UP to £500 per day Ltd Umbrella