Finance Manager - London, United Kingdom - Akton Recruitment Ltd

Akton Recruitment Ltd
Akton Recruitment Ltd
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Finance Manager - Children's Social Care

£40/H - Negotiable DOE

Hybrid Working

Location:
Barnet, London
This role is in Children's and Family Services, Finance Team.


Role Overview:


As a Finance Manager you are expected to be a professional lead within your respective area of finance, provide expertise and high quality financial services to senior stakeholders, proactively contribute to the achievement of the finance service's vision,and contribute towards an innovative, high performance and continuous improvement culture.

This role will lead by example, modelling and embedding the council's values and behaviours through working collaboratively with peers, service colleagues, partners and stakeholders.

A finance manager is expected to make a significant contribution towards buildinga sustainable, highly effective service that delivers exceptional value for its residents through leadership on financial stewardship, insight and innovation.


Main Responsibilities:

*Contribute towards the development and implementation of the Council's financial strategy, fundamentally ensuring sustainability over the medium term

  • Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure best use of limited financial resources, providing the strategic financial advice, insight, intelligence and support needed
  • Continually review, update and report on financial risks and opportunities, advising how the risks can be mitigated and the opportunities exploited
  • Advise head of finance officers on funding, financial management and accounting requirements
  • Establish longerterm councilwide financial position and develop financial strategies with stakeholders
  • Provide support for the medium term financial planning process

Experience Required:


  • Member of CCAB, (preferably CIPFA), CIMA, CFA, IRRV or ACT or eligible to qualify within 612 months
  • Knowledge of the major issues facing local government, understanding of the national policy context, requirements and future direction for relevant service areas
  • Experience in persuading stakeholders to work together, encouraging an organisational focus on the needs of the community
  • Strong interpersonal and communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences both horizontally and vertically, financial and nonfinancial
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