Senior Financial Management Assistant - Spalding, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom - SHDC (South Holland District Council)

Description

Assistant Director – Finance
South Holland District Council

Vacancy Type:
Permanent/Full Time

Length of Contract:
Permanent
Are you an ambitious and experienced Senior Local Government Accountant looking for your next big move?

The unique and innovative South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership – Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council - in Lincolnshire, is looking to attract its next Assistant Director – Finance (Deputy s151) with the previous postholder having become the Chief Finance Officer of the Partnership's Teckal company PSPSL ltd.

Working with the established shared s151 the Assistant Director - Finance role is key to supporting the Partnership and sovereign Councils to deliver their plans and aspirations and is an incredibly exciting development opportunity to springboard your career to the next level.

You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Corporate Finance including supporting the delivery of the Annual Delivery Plan and Transformation Plans that have already been approved, with your oversight and support being critical to supporting the delivery of change across the organisations.

Much has been achieved by the Councils collectively and individually over this period with a focus around improving the quality of life for local people, securing funding to deliver major programmes that secure our heritage, culture, future growth and jobs, supported by substantial changes as to how we operate across the three Councils.

We are seeking a personable leader who is enthused by this opportunity and has a proven track record of local government finance.

Possessing a collaborative and creative mindset you will share our aspirations for the people and businesses of this part of Lincolnshire with a commitment to ensure they are realised.

You will have extensive financial management and technical accounting experience and as a key member of the Council's Corporate Management Team you will be able to apply your professional skills across a range of disciplines to contribute to the strategic direction of the Councils.

Annual leave commencing at 30 days and rising to 33 days after 10 years of service
Agile and Hybrid working
Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle to work schemes

LGPS Pension 23.The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.

The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, gender, identity, marital status, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.