Director of Finance - London, United Kingdom - Eden Brown Synergy

Eden Brown Synergy
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I am working with a Local Authority in the City of London who are looking for an experienced
Interim Director of Finance (Deputy S151 Officer) for 6 months.

The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying up to £875 Umbrella per day. The role is in scope of IR35.


The role is hybrid working typically in the office 2-3 days a week with the remainder remote and attendance at Committee meetings is required.

Member interaction is an important aspect of this role.

Please note that experience of working in Local Government as a Deputy S151 or S151 Officer is essential.


The role:


The role is the Deputy S151 Officer, reporting into the Interim S151 Officer, and manages the Finance, Procurement & Audit Functions.

Within the Finance area includes Budget Setting, Finance Business Partnering, Accounts Closure, Payroll, Pensions and Treasury.


Job summary:

  • To provide strategic direction, corporate leadership and advice on all matters relating to finance, procurement, audit and risk. In doing so, ensure that statutory requirements are met and that accelerated and sustained improvements in performance against Council targets are achieved.
  • Act as the Deputy S151 Officer, support the Corporate Director Resources and Governance in ensuring high quality financial administration and stewardship throughout the Council.
  • To be the responsible and accountable officer for development of policy and strategy on all matters relating to Council's Financial systems, processes, policies and reporting, working closely with the Mayoral Cabinet where necessary and advising the Chief Executive, Members and others.

Essential experience & qualifications:

  • Relevant specialist and/or generalist degree(s)/qualification in Finance Membership of a CCAB body (including CIMA but preferably CIPFA)
  • Substantial experience, evidenced by a solid track record of success, leading highquality services
  • A successful track record of engaging effectively with others at a senior and strategic level while building sustainable productive partnerships with key stakeholders
  • Experience of leading on new ways of working and delivery of culture change in a large complex organisation.
  • Significant experience of successfully leading and embedding financially affordably sustainable change, through support of others in complex and diverse organisations with measurable improvements
  • Deep understanding of the external commercial and political environment and ability to translate that into organisational actions

Essential knowledge & skills:

  • Ability to balance strategic leadership and direction with effective operational management.
  • Ability to foster an open and trusting culture with the ability to lead change through others and inspire high levels of performance.
  • Authoritative and influential with high developed relationship management and networking skills, and the ability to foster joint working across service and organisational boundaries for the benefit of residents and communities in the Borough.
  • Naturally engaging with an ability to inspire and command respect, trust and confidence of colleagues, Council Members and other stakeholders.
Thank you

Charlotte Townend

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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