Acting Deputy S151 Finance Manager

Deputy S151 Finance Manager - Interim

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Deputy S151 Finance Manager to provide senior financial leadership and support the Council's Director of Resources.

This is a senior interim assignment with responsibility for overseeing critical S151 finance functions and supporting the Council at senior management and Member level.

What's on Offer

Rate: 500 - 650 per day Contract length: 3-6 months initially Full-time Location: East Midlands Some evening work required to attend Council meetings Start: ASAP / subject to notice

The Role

The successful candidate will act as Deputy S151 Officer , leading and overseeing key areas of the Council's statutory finance function and ensuring strong financial governance, compliance and strategic financial management.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading the Council's annual budget setting and Council Tax setting processes.

• Overseeing the Statement of Accounts , statutory reporting and external audit.

• Leading financial and capital accounting activities.

• Supporting medium-term financial planning and strategic financial analysis.

• Providing financial modelling, risk assessments and advice on business cases and major projects.

• Ensuring robust financial controls, governance and statutory compliance.

• Providing senior financial advice to the Director of Resources, senior officers and elected Members.

• Supporting development of the Council's long-term financial plans, including the 30-year HRA Business Plan .

About You

You will ideally have:

• CCAB qualification and current membership of a recognised professional body - essential.

• Significant senior-level Local Authority finance experience.

• Experience operating at Deputy S151, Chief Accountant, Head of Finance or equivalent level .

• Strong knowledge of statutory accounts, budget setting, Council Tax and financial governance.

• Experience working closely with senior management teams and elected Members.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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