Head of Corporate Finance

Head of Corporate Finance, Local Government Accountant up to £85,000 Your new company I am excited to be supporting an ambitious local authority who are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Corporate Finance to lead a high-performing finance team. This is a pivotal role within the organisation''s senior leadership structure, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy and ensure robust financial governance during a period of transformation and modernisation.Your new role As Head of Corporate Finance, you will be responsible for:Leading the Corporate Finance function, including Financial Accounting, Capital and Treasury Management.Overseeing the production of the Council''s Statement of Accounts and ensuring compliance with CIPFA and statutory requirements.Managing a balance sheet of approximately £800m in assets and liabilities.Developing and implementing Capital and Treasury Management Strategies.Providing strategic financial advice to senior leadership and elected members.Driving innovation, continuous improvement, and financial efficiency across the organisation.Leading a team of approximately 7 staff, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and inclusivity.What you''ll need to succeed CCAB qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.Proven track record of senior financial leadership within a large, complex organisation-ideally within the public sector.Strong technical knowledge of local government finance, capital and ..... full job details .....