Head of Finance
*Location: Cheshire
*Salary – Up to £92,000 per annum plus excellent benefits
*Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking a Head of Finance to join the team of one of our well-established clints in Cheshire East. This pivotal role involves fulfilling statutory obligations as outlined in various sections of the Local Government Acts, ensuring the financial affairs are properly administered. The successful candidate will act as a senior advisor on all financial matters and lead the Finance Department to ensure robust financial management across the organisation.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Oversee the financial affairs of the Authority, ensuring they are properly administered.
*Ensure regularity, propriety, and value for money in all financial activities.
*Maintain a robust financial control framework, updating financial regulations and observing the financial scheme of delegation.
*Lead the preparation of the Medium-Term Financial Plan and annual budget, ensuring all statutory requirements are met.
*Sign the annual Statement of Accounts for external audit and present them for approval.
*Implement and manage the Authority’s financial IT systems to maximise efficiency.
*Complete all required financial statutory and non-statutory returns.
*Manage relationships with external and internal auditors and act as lead officer for the Audit Committee.
*Provide strategic leadership for various corporate functions as delegated by the Chief Fire Officer.
*Lead, manage, and develop the Finance department, ensuring effective performance management and professional development.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Fully qualified – ACCA/ACA or CIMA
*Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a public sector or governmental setting.
*Strong understanding of the statutory frameworks relevant to financial management in public services.
*Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
*Proficient in financial IT systems and processes.
*Ability to put in strategy and implement effective financial management policies.
*Strong communication skills, capable of advising and reporting to high-level stakeholders.
*Commitment to continuous professional development in finance and leadership.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
*Opportunities for professional development and training.
*Inclusion in the Service Leadership Team, contributing to strategic objectives.
*A supportive work environment committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
*Excellent additional benefits
This is an excellent role for the right candidate with the view to setting up interviews ASAP. If this is something that you would be interested in, then please apply via the link or apply directly