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Acting Deputy S151 Finance Manager

£28.2 - £32.4 per hourEstimated
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.

INDSCGBR

We also offer a market–leading referral scheme of up to 300 .

If you know someone suitable, please ask them to email their CV to , including your details. T&Cs apply.

Vacancy posted 18 days ago
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