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Senior Finance Officer RQ356337

Employer
STR
Location
Lambeth, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Apr 17, 2019

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Job Role
Finance Manager
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
I have a 3 month contract (with the view to extend) for a Accountant / Senior Finance Officer to be based in Lambeth. This role is inside ir35 and paying between �26 and �29 an hour via umbrella. Skills: Proven knowledge of at least two of the following: operating in a complex multidisciplinary organisation; programmes and projects; financial management; people management. Experience at a senior level of local government budget preparation both revenue and capital Experience of providing financial advice to senior officers and members including partners and formal committees Experience in the use of integrated financial systems. There is an expectation that the postholder will be CCAB qualified, or hold an appropriate qualification. For current employees with significant work experience, there is an expectation that they will hold or be working towards a relevant qualification. Financial Planning & Management This includes financial strategy; standards & reporting; Communities; Neighbourhoods and Jobs, Growth and Capital. The postholder will be expected carry out detailed work in two to three areas of at least one of the main functions. Generic

responsibilities:
Write and present management board and committee reports, provide specialist, technical advice to support effective decision making including drafting appropriate financial implications under s151 of Local Government Act 1972 for formal reports Develop and maintain specialist knowledge and understanding of financial legislation and accounting standards, and take responsibility for implementing changes arising from new or amended legislation or financial policy, ensuring that the council's processes are compliant. Responsible for improving financial systems and processes to capture and analyse financial information Contribute financial expertise to projects with significant financial impact including cross-council transformative projects such as major systems developments and business process redesign. Take a lead role in ensuring they meet all their financial and budgetary responsibilities through effective monitoring and control. Authority to make most day-to-day operational management decisions and to amend the work priorities of own service area in order to respond effectively to emerging issues and changing corporate priorities, referring only those with high impact or political sensitivity. Develop strong links with officers in other organisations locally and nationally to facilitate benchmarking, information sharing and analysis. Design and deliver training as appropriate to enhance knowledge and promote a culture of compliance with defined financial processes and controls. Manage recruitment processes (including probationary period), setting of objectives and work plans, performance monitoring and management (including appraisals) and staff development (including training needs analysis) for team(s) of direct reports in accordance with council policies and IiP standards. Ensure that the financial governance requirements are understood and accepted within the respective service area and that the implications of non-compliance are made clear. strgroup is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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