Head of Finance - 12-month FTC

Your new company Large public sector organisation in Liverpool currently undergoing an exciting period of change and transformation. Your new role Working closely with the Finance Director and key budget holders, the role is responsible for leading the delivery of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. The job is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to new financial policies and support senior management by producing key management information for decision-making. You''ll be a senior member of the management accounting team delivering expertise, quarterly reporting and technical guidance.Job duties include:To lead the financial planning and performance cycle, working directly with the budget holder and other colleagues to produce, communicate and deliver robust financial plans; agreeing/setting parameters; leading regular forecasting activities and producing robust financial reports and analysis together with expert recommendations on key areas of focus. A co-opted member of the relevant management team, gaining an in-depth understanding of the business units'' strategic and operational priorities to then advise and support the translation of the strategic plan into an operational and sustainable financial plan that is underpinned by robust assumptions. To lead the financial reporting process within their area of responsibility, including local management reporting (monthly), year-end reporting (preparation and analysis of notes and analytical ..... full job details .....