Job Title: Head of Finance and Accountancy (Deputy S151)
Location: Chesterfield, Town Hall
Salary: Up to £60,102 per annum (pay award pending)
Job Type: Permanent, Full time (37 hours per week)
Chesterfield Borough Council are looking for a suitably qualified, experienced and talented finance professional to be our Head of Finance and Accountancy.
The Role:
You will provide strategic management of the Finance Service, undertaking a full range of financial activities. These will include:
- Preparation of annual revenue and capital budgets.
- Provision of timely financial monitoring.
- Completion of the annual financial statements ensuring compliance with relevant standards and financial regulations.
- Be the Council’s deputy section 151 officer.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
As an effective leader, you will have the ability to motivate the team in a changing environment to demonstrate continuous improvement, deliver a customer-centric service and exercise and promote the highest standards of financial stewardship.
You will be an experienced and professional CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant with relevant post qualification experience and evidence of continuous professional development. You will be able to demonstrate a substantial track record of providing successful leadership, financial management and advice at a senior level across a large and complex organisation.
You should have a thorough understanding of local government financial regulatory environment and finance systems and have the ability to work under pressure to deliver high-quality outcomes for the Council.
Benefits:
Chesterfield Borough Council is an excellent employer with rewarding conditions of service which include:
- Generous leave entitlement and sick pay.
- Flexible and agile working.
- Progressive HR policies.
- Access to the local government pension scheme and discounted leisure membership.
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Candidates with experience of: Head of Finance, Finance Director, Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, Director of Finance, Finance Management, Finance Services Manager and Finance Officer may also be considered for this role.
