Finance Project Manager
  • England
  • Full Time, Temporary
  • £750 - £1,000 per day
Job Description:
Finance Project Manager - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a newly forming Local Authority to appoint an experienced Finance Project Manager to support the development of the organisation’s finance function.
This is a senior interim assignment working closely with the Interim Strategic Finance Lead, leading key finance-related projects and helping shape the financial strategies, systems and processes required for the new Authority.
What’s on Offer * Rate: £750 - £1000 per day (Negotiable)

* Contract length: 6 months initially

* Full-time: 37 hours per week

* Working pattern: Hybrid (primarily remote with approx. 1 day per week in Sussex initially)

* Start: ASAP

The Role You will lead and deliver a number of finance-related projects critical to establishing the Authority’s finance framework, while supporting the wider finance implementation programme.
Key responsibilities:
* Leading projects to negotiate and implement Service Level Agreements with constituent councils for finance systems and services.

* Supporting the development of finance strategies, policies, systems and processes aligned with the Authority’s implementation strategy.

* Working closely with senior leaders, Members, partners and programme sponsors to drive project delivery.

* Ensuring risks, dependencies and interdependencies across projects are effectively managed.

* Providing financial expertise and project leadership across the finance implementation programme.

* Ensuring delivery is high quality, transparent and accountable, aligned to the Authority’s strategic objectives.

About You You will ideally have:
* Significant senior finance experience within Local Government.

* Strong project management and programme delivery experience.

* Experience establishing or transforming finance systems, governance frameworks or shared service arrangements.

* The ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, including Members and partner organisations.

* A recognised CCAB qualification (CIPFA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience.

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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Job number 3527032

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Company Details:
Spencer Clarke Group Limited
Company size: 10–19 employees
Industry: Public Sector
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