Interim Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager

Based in North London, hybrid workingLength: 3-6 months with possible extensionIR35 status: InsideRate: £550 per day via an umbrella companyWe are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to support the Head of Finance in delivering a high-quality, flexible finance service that adapts to changing priorities and delivers value for money. Someone to provide expert financial advice, lead on key projects, and ensure strong financial governance across the Council.Responsibilities

Provide robust financial advice to senior officers and elected members and present financial information to committees, boards and governance forumsSupport the development of the Council’s financial strategy, statutory accounts, budgets and Medium-Term Financial PlanAnalyse the financial impact of new policies and projectsLead on budget setting, monitoring and forecastingEnsure compliance with financial processes and deliver service efficiencies through improved systems and automationAdvise on business cases, capital projects and treasury managementManage and develop up to 4 direct reports (shared responsibility for 8 staff)Provide training, guidance and support to embed sound financial management across departmentsSkills, experience and knowledge

CCAB qualified or equivalent, with substantial local government finance experienceCandidates must have recent local government experience and of working in Environment and CommunitiesProven track record in strategic financial planning, budgeting and performance monitoringStrong analytical, communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholdersExperience of leading and developing finance teams, embedding best practice, and improving systemsHow to apply

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Neave Calwell on the London Local Government Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or send your CV to localgov@venngroup.comVenn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”:

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